creek
/krik/
noun
- A small, narrow stream or river.
- We followed the creek through the forest until we reached a waterfall.
- After the heavy rain, the creek swelled and overflowed its banks.
- The children played in the shallow creek behind their house.
- A small inlet or bay, especially one that is narrow and sheltered.
- The old dock jutted out into the muddy creek.
- Herons waded in the saltwater creek at low tide.
- The fishermen anchored their boat in a quiet creek along the coast.