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    Squeak
    /skwēk/

    noun

    • 1. a short, high-pitched sound or cry: "the door opened with a slight squeak"

    verb

    • 1. make a high-pitched sound or cry: "he oiled the hinges to stop them from squeaking" Similar peepcheeppipesqueal
    • 2. succeed in achieving something by a very narrow margin: informal "the bill squeaked through with just six votes to spare"
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  3. Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word squeak, which can be a verb or a noun. Squeak can mean to make a short shrill noise, to pass by a narrow margin, or to utter in a shrill tone.

  4. Squeak is a verb or noun that means a short, very high sound or cry, or to only just succeed in something. Learn how to use it in different contexts with examples and translations.

  5. noun. a short, sharp, shrill cry; a sharp, high-pitched sound. Informal. opportunity; chance: their last squeak to correct the manuscript. an escape from defeat, danger, death, or destruction (usually qualified by narrow or close ). verb (used without object) to utter or emit a squeak or squeaky sound. Slang. to confess or turn informer; squeal.

  6. 3 days ago · Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word squeak in British and American English. Find out the difference between squeak and squeal, and explore related words and phrases.

  7. Definitions of squeak. verb. make a high-pitched, screeching noise. synonyms: creak, screak, screech, skreak, whine. see more. noun. a short high-pitched noise. “the squeak of shoes on powdery snow” see more. noun. something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin. synonyms: close call, close shave, narrow escape, squeaker. see more.

  8. Definition of squeak verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. Squeak is a noun or verb that means a short, shrill cry or sound, or to make such a sound. It can also mean to escape by a narrow margin, or to inform on someone. See synonyms, antonyms, translations and usage examples.