squeak

//skwiːk//
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Noun

squeakSingular
squeaksPlural
1

A short, high-pitched sound or cry.

I heard a squeak from the mouse hiding in the corner.

2

A narrow escape or margin of success.

It was a close squeak, but we managed to catch the last train.

Verb

squeakInfinitive
squeakPresent tense
squeakedPast tense
squeakedPast participle
squeakingPresent participle
squeaksThird-person singular
1

To make a short, high-pitched sound or cry.

The mouse squeaked when it saw the cat.

2

To barely succeed or manage to do something.

She squeaked through the exam with a passing grade.

Synonym