1. Noun
The creaking of a door, or a noise resembling it.
2. Noun
A painful, spasmodic affection of the muscles of some part of the body, as of the neck or back, rendering it difficult to move the part.
3. Noun
A small jackscrew.
4. Noun
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (‘rick’ and ‘wrick’ are British)
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