Definition of «squeak»

The term "squeak" can have several meanings depending on its context.

1) It may refer to a high-pitched sound made by something that is moving or being rubbed together, such as two pieces of metal touching each other. This type of squeaking noise is often caused by friction and the presence of small particles between the surfaces in contact.

2) In another context, "squeak" can mean to make a very quiet sound without making much noise or disturbance. For example, someone might say they are trying not to squeak while walking on a creaky floor.

3) The term may also be used as an expression of surprise or disapproval, similar to saying "Oh!" or "Eww!". This usage is often accompanied by a facial expression that conveys the same sentiment.

Usage examples

  1. The door hinges squeak loudly when they need oiling.
  2. I heard a small squeak coming from the corner of the room, but I couldn't find the source.
  3. The mice squeak when they are startled or frightened.
  4. When I stepped on the rubber toy, it made a funny squeak.
  5. My shoes squeak on the shiny floor when it's wet outside.
  6. The child giggled with delight as she squeezed the toy and it let out a high-pitched squeak.
  7. The brakes on my bike always make a loud squeak when I come to a stop.
  8. The old wooden chair squeaks whenever someone sits on it.
  9. The mouse toy is designed to make a squeak sound when squeezed.

Sentences with «squeak»

  • They picked up their third straight playoff victory on Sunday evening by squeaking by upsetting # 1 Team McNichols by a final score of 81 - 78. (allsportsseries.com)
  • Frog - eating bats pinpoint their prey by their calls, and have evolved unique hearing that allows them to detect both the high - pitched squeaks of their echolocation system and the low - frequency sound of calling frogs. (newscientist.com)
  • The narrative almost changed with the very last competition film when Lynne Ramsay rushed to get her final cut onto the Croisette with You Were Never Really Here (3.6) and was close but no cigar for the second highest rated film just squeaking in in front of Zvyagintsev's Loveless (3.5). (ioncinema.com)
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