01 v. i. To utter a sharp, shrill cry, usually of short duration; to cry with an acute tone, as an animal; or, to make a sharp, disagreeable noise, …
imp. & p. p.
Squeaked; p. pr. & vb. n.
Squeaking
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1.
To utter a sharp, shrill cry, usually of short duration; to cry with an acute tone, as an animal; or, to make a sharp, disagreeable noise, as a pipe or quill, a wagon wheel, a door; to creak.“Who can endure to hear one of the rough old Romans squeaking through the mouth of an eunuch?” — Addison.“Zoilus calls the companions of Ulysses the “squeaking pigs” of Homer.” — Pope.
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2.
To break silence or secrecy for fear of pain or punishment; to speak; to confess.[Colloq.]“If he be obstinate, put a civil question to him upon the rack, and he squeaks, I warrant him.” — Dryden.
Syn.
squeal.