creek
Plural
creeks
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a narrow, shallow watercourse, often flowing through a confined natural channel
- The children played by the creek, skipping stones and exploring the banks.
- The babbling creek provided a soothing soundtrack to the peaceful woodland setting.
- A quaint wooden bridge spanned the creek, allowing hikers to cross to the other side.
- The small creek meandered through the meadow, creating a haven for local wildlife.
- Wildflowers lined the edges of the creek, adding a burst of color to the landscape.
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a member of the Creek Confederacy, especially the Muskogee people, now primarily living in Oklahoma
- The Creek were among the major Indigenous nations of the southeastern United States.
- Many Creek were relocated to Oklahoma during the Trail of Tears.
- The Creek language is still spoken by some members of the Muskogee Nation.
- He traced his ancestry to the Creek of Alabama.
- The museum features artifacts from the historic Creek Confederacy.