Meaning & use
squeak
A short, high-pitched sound, often made by a small animal or an unoiled mechanical part.
See it in a sentence
The old door let out a loud squeak every time someone opened it.
A tiny squeak from behind the wall revealed the mouse's hiding place.
A note on using this word
The phrase 'a narrow squeak' describes a situation barely escaped or won, extending the word beyond literal sound.
Words with a similar meaning
squealcreak
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To make a short, high-pitched sound.
The hinges squeaked loudly, waking everyone in the house.
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