noun
Technical term in materials science and engineering for slow, permanent deformation of a solid under sustained stress, often at high temperature.
高温下では金属にクリープが生じやすい。
At high temperatures, metals are prone to creep.
noun
creep (automatic transmission); idle creep
Automotive term for the slight forward movement of an automatic-transmission vehicle when in gear and idling without the accelerator pressed.
オートマ車はブレーキを離すとクリープ現象でゆっくり進む。
An automatic car moves forward slowly due to creep when you release the brake.