HyperDic: squeaker

English > 2 senses of the word squeaker:
NOUNartifactsqueakerany artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used
actsqueaker, close call, close shave, squeak, narrow escapesomething achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin
squeaker > pronunciation
Soundsskwiy'ker
Rhymesacre / Acre ... Zocor: 182 rhymes with ker...
English > squeaker: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningAny artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used.
Examples
  • "those sneakers are squeakers"
  • "which hinge is the squeaker?"
Broaderartifact, artefactA man-made object taken as a whole
Verbssqueakmake a high-pitched, screeching noise
English > squeaker: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningSomething achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin.
Synonymsclose call, close shave, squeak, narrow escape
Broaderaccomplishment, achievementThe action of accomplishing something
Spanishclose call, por los, por los pelos
Catalanclose call

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