crake Meaning & Definition
What Does Crake Mean?
As a noun, crake means Any of several birds of the family Rallidae that have short bills. As a verb, it means To cry out harshly and loudly, like a crake. As a verb, it means To boast; to speak loudly and boastfully.
Crake: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkɹeɪk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | crakes |
| Verb forms | crakes, craking, craked |
Crake Definition (Noun)
- Any of several birds of the family Rallidae that have short bills.
Crake as a Verb
- To cry out harshly and loudly, like a crake.
Verb
- To boast; to speak loudly and boastfully.
Noun
- A crack; a boast.
Synonyms of Crake
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Crake synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Crake
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Crake in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
crake (plural crakes)
crake (third-person singular simple present crakes, present participle craking, simple past and past participle craked)
Words That Rhyme With Crake
Origin of Crake
Origin 1: From Middle English crak, crake, from Old Norse kráka (“crow”), from Proto-Germanic *krak-, *kra- (“to croak, caw”), from Proto-Indo-European *gerh₂-, itself onomatopoeic.
Origin 2: From Middle English craken, from Old English cracian, from Proto-West Germanic *krakōn.
Origin 3: Cognate with Saterland Frisian kroakje, West Frisian kreakje, Dutch kraken, Low German kraken, French craquer (< Germanic), German krachen.
How to Pronounce Crake
The standard pronunciation of crake is //ˈkɹeɪk//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crake
Is crake a noun or a verb?
Crake is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of crake?
The plural of crake is crakes.
What is the past tense of crake?
The past tense of crake is craked. The present participle is craking.