Question

what is definition of
creep ​

Answer 1

1.

move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being heard or noticed.

"he crept downstairs, hardly making any noise"

synonyms:crawl, move on all fours, move on hands and knees, pull oneself, inch, edge, slither, slide, squirm, wriggle, writhe, worm, worm one's way, insinuate
oneself .

2.

(of a negative characteristic or fact) occur or develop gradually and almost imperceptibly.

"errors crept into his game"

Answer 2

In the initial stage, or primary creep, or transient creep, the strain rate is relatively high, but decreases with increasing time and strain due to a process analogous to work hardening at lower temperatures. ... No material strength is lost during these first two stages of creep.