English noun: squeaker | |||
1. | squeaker (artifact) any artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used | ||
Samples | Those sneakers are squeakers. Which hinge is the squeaker?. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | artefact, artifact | ||
2. | squeaker (act) something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin | ||
Synonyms | close call, close shave, narrow escape, squeak | ||
Broader (hypernym) | accomplishment, achievement | ||