squeak

US /skwiːk/
UK /skwiːk/
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1.

a short, high-pitched sound or cry

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The mouse let out a tiny squeak and scurried away.
We heard the squeak of the rusty gate.
1.

make a high-pitched sound or cry

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The old floorboards squeaked under his weight.
The rusty hinges squeaked as she opened the door.
2.

to just succeed in doing something, especially passing a test or winning a game

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He managed to squeak through the exam with a bare pass.
Our team just squeaked out a victory in the last minute.