Meaning of the word squeaked in English

What does squeaked mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

squeaked

US /skwiːkt/
UK /skwiːkt/

Verb

1.

made a short, high-pitched sound or cry

Example:
The mouse squeaked and ran under the sofa.
The old door squeaked open as he pushed it.
2.

managed to succeed or win by a very narrow margin

Example:
The team squeaked through to the next round with a last-minute goal.
He squeaked by on the exam with a score of 60%.