26984 words

squeak

6 definitions ā€¢ 8 examples
1
to make a short, very high cry or sound:

Examples:

The mice in the cupboard squeaked.
The door squeaked as it swung back and forth on its rusty hinges.
2
to only just succeed in something such as a test or competition:

Examples:

He squeaked through the exam.
3
a short, very high cry or sound:

Examples:

She let out a squeak of fright at the sight of the spider.
If I hear one more squeak out of you (= if you say anything else), there'll be trouble!
4
to make a short, very high sound or cry:

Examples:

[ I ] Her expensive shoes squeaked when she walked.
5
to just manage to do something:

Examples:

Our team squeaked out a victory in Sundayā€™s game.
6
a short, very high sound or cry:

Examples:

Every time I stepped on the brakes Iā€™d hear a little squeak.

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