[skwiːk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a short, high-pitched sound or cry
(e.g: the door opened with a slight squeak)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (as a verb): imitative; compare with Swedish skväka ‘croak’, also with squeal and shriek. The noun dates from the early 17th century

[skwiːk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make a high-pitched sound or cry
(e.g: he oiled the hinges to stop them squeaking)

- succeed in achieving something by a very narrow margin
(e.g: the bill squeaked through with just six votes to spare)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (as a verb): imitative; compare with Swedish skväka ‘croak’, also with squeal and shriek. The noun dates from the early 17th century