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English noun: squeak

1. squeak (event) a short high-pitched noise


SamplesThe squeak of shoes on powdery snow.


Broader (hypernym)noise

2. squeak (act) something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin


Synonymsclose call, close shave, narrow escape, squeaker


Broader (hypernym)accomplishment, achievement


English verb: squeak

1. squeak (perception) make a high-pitched, screeching noise


SamplesThe door creaked when I opened it slowly.
My car engine makes a whining noise.


ExamplesCars squeak in the streets , The streets squeak with cars


Synonymscreak, screak, screech, skreak, whine


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)make noise, noise, resound









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