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The Britannica Dictionary squeak 3 ENTRIES FOUND:

• squeak (verb)
• squeak (noun)
• bubble and squeak (noun)

1 squeak /ˈskwiːk/ verb squeaks; squeaked; squeaking 1 squeak /ˈskwiːk/ verb squeaks; squeaked; squeaking Britannica Dictionary definition of SQUEAK 1 [no object] : to make a short, high-pitched cry or noise

• I could hear the mouse squeaking.
• She squeaked when I pinched her.
• My shoes squeak when I walk.
• The wheel squeaks when it turns.
• a squeaking sound/wheel

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 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.

• The team squeaked into the finals. [=the team almost did not get into the finals]
• The bill squeaked through the Senate. [=it barely got enough votes to be accepted]
• He squeaked into office by fewer than 2,000 votes.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 [+ object] : to say (something) in a high-pitched voice especially because you are nervous or excited

• “I can't believe it!” she squeaked.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 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

• She gave/let out a squeak.

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