squeak
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
squeaks;
squeaked;
squeaking
squeaks;
squeaked;
squeaking
Britannica Dictionary definition of SQUEAK
1
[no object]
:
to make a short, high-pitched cry or noise
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I could hear the mouse squeaking.
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She squeaked when I pinched her.
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My shoes squeak when I walk.
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The wheel squeaks when it turns.
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a squeaking sound/wheel
2
always followed by an adverb or preposition,
[no object]
:
to barely succeed at doing something
:
to almost lose or fail but to finally succeed, win, etc.
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The team squeaked into the finals. [=the team almost did not get into the finals]
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The bill squeaked through the Senate. [=it barely got enough votes to be accepted]
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He squeaked into office by fewer than 2,000 votes.
3
[+ object]
:
to say (something) in a high-pitched voice especially because you are nervous or excited
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“I can't believe it!” she squeaked.
2
squeak
/ˈskwiːk/
noun
plural
squeaks
2
squeak
/ˈskwiːk/
noun
plural
squeaks
Britannica Dictionary definition of SQUEAK
[count]
:
a sharp, high-pitched cry or sound
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She gave/let out a squeak.
