Meaning & use
squeaking
Making a short, high-pitched sound, as from friction or a small animal's cry.
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The old door kept squeaking every time someone opened it late at night.
A mouse was squeaking somewhere behind the kitchen wall for hours.
A note on using this word
Squeaking describes a thin, sharp sound distinct from the lower creaking of wood or hinges; it is used for both mechanical noises and animal sounds.
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