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squeaks
We have found lemma(root) word of squeaks : squeak.
Definitions
[skwiːk], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a short, high-pitched sound or cry
(e.g: the door opened with a slight squeak)
Phrases:
Origin
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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
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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
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