English noun: squeak | |||
1. | squeak (event) a short high-pitched noise | ||
Samples | The squeak of shoes on powdery snow. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | noise | ||
2. | squeak (act) something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin | ||
Synonyms | close call, close shave, narrow escape, squeaker | ||
Broader (hypernym) | accomplishment, achievement | ||
English verb: squeak | |||
1. | squeak (perception) make a high-pitched, screeching noise | ||
Samples | The door creaked when I opened it slowly. My car engine makes a whining noise. | ||
Examples | Cars squeak in the streets , The streets squeak with cars | ||
Synonyms | creak, screak, screech, skreak, whine | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | make noise, noise, resound | ||