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Having a pitch or frequency at the upper end of the auditory range
“Then the silence was broken by a squeaking cry, followed by a splash.”
Having a croaky, husky or raspy sound or voice
A warbling or twittering sound or utterance
An act or sound of scraping, grinding or grating
Present participle for to make a high-pitched sound or cry
“When his panting had quieted enough, he realized that he could hear a rodent squeak somewhere in the room.”
Present participle for to make a high-pitched creak or grate
“The hinges squeak. It startles her and makes her jump. She waits and listens. No noise. Again, she pushes at the door to get it open farther.”
Present participle for to inform on someone to the authorities
“Nacho is now afraid that those men will squeak to the police and his father-in-law will discover his crime.”
Present participle for to make a low, resonant sound
Present participle for to give or make a loud shout, cry or call
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