CREEK


Meaning of CREEK in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kri:k ]

( creeks)

1.

A creek is a narrow place where the sea comes a long way into the land. ( BRIT )

N-COUNT : oft in names

2.

A creek is a small stream or river. ( AM )

Follow Austin Creek for a few miles.

N-COUNT : oft in names

3.

If someone is up the creek , they are in a bad or difficult situation, or are wrong in some way. You can also say that someone is up the creek without a paddle . ( INFORMAL )

PHRASE : v-link PHR

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