Squeak has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a short high-pitched noise
"the squeak of shoes on powdery snow"
2
something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin
"The team squeaked past their rivals in the final seconds of the game."
3
A short, high-pitched sound, as of two objects rubbing together, or the calls of small animals.
"The old door hinge gave a loud squeak when I tried to open it in the morning."
Verb
1
make a high-pitched, screeching noise
"The door creaked when I opened it slowly"
"My car engine makes a whining noise"
2
To emit a short, high-pitched sound.
"The old chair squeaked loudly every time someone shifted their weight on it."
Example Sentences
"the squeak of shoes on powdery snow"
noun
"The door creaked when I opened it slowly"
verb
"My car engine makes a whining noise"
verb
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