squeaker

/ˈskwikər/
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Other forms: squeakers

Definitions of squeaker
  1. noun
    any artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used
    “those sneakers are squeakers”
    “which hinge is the squeaker?”
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    type of:
    artefact, artifact
    a man-made object taken as a whole
  2. noun
    something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin
    synonyms: close call, close shave, narrow escape, squeak
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    type of:
    accomplishment, achievement
    the action of accomplishing something
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