squeak

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /skwiːk/

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• SAMPA: /skwi:k/

Noun

Singular squeak

Plural squeaks

1. (countable) A squeak is a high-pitched sound that objects produce, especially when rubbing together.

   The squeak of this old door is so annoying!

Verb

Plain form squeak

Third-person singular squeaks

Past tense squeaked

Past participle squeaked

Present participle squeaking

1. If something squeaks it produces this kind of sound.

   His wheelchair is always squeaking when it moves.

Related words

• squeaky