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squeaking

UK
/ˈskwiːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈskwikɪŋ/
squeakingnoun
squeakings
pl
Translations
The constant squeaking from the wheel made it difficult to concentrate.
Le grincement constant de la roue rendait la concentration difficile.
The squeaking of the old door hinge was loud enough to wake the entire household.
Le grincement de la vieille charnière de la porte était assez fort pour réveiller toute la maisonnée.
Definitions
A high-pitched sound or noise, often short and sharp, typically made by something that needs lubrication or is under stress.
The squeaking of the old door hinge was loud enough to wake the entire household.
The act or instance of making a squeaking sound.
The constant squeaking from the wheel made it difficult to concentrate.
Synonyms
squeal
creak
chirp
peep
whistle
squeakinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈskwiːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈskwiːkɪŋ/
Used attributively: “the squeaking wheel.”
Translations
A squeaking gate kept him awake all night.
Un portail grinçant l'a tenu éveillé toute la nuit.
Definitions
Emitting a squeak or squeaks; making a high-pitched sound.
A squeaking gate kept him awake all night.
Synonyms
chirping
piercing
twittering
whining
screeching
squeaky
squealing
shrill
high-pitched
peeping
squeakverb

squeaking

ing-form

squeaked
Past Simple
squeaked
Past Participle
squeaking
ing-form
UK
/skwiːk/
US
/skwik/
Translations
grincerPour une porte, une charnière ou un mécanisme qui produit un bruit aigu.
The door hinges need oiling because they squeak every time the door is opened.
Les charnières de la porte ont besoin d’huile parce qu’elles grincent chaque fois qu’on ouvre la porte.
passer de justesseSens familier : réussir avec une marge très faible.
He managed to squeak through the exam with just enough points to pass.
Il a réussi à passer de justesse l’examen avec tout juste assez de points pour valider.
couinerPour un petit animal ou une voix aiguë.
The mouse squeaked and darted under the sofa.
La souris a couiné et s’est faufilée sous le canapé.
Additional translations
couinerSens familier : prononcer d’une voix aiguë et brève.
Definitions
To make a short, high-pitched sound or cry.
The door hinges need oiling because they squeak every time the door is opened.
To barely manage to achieve something.
He managed to squeak through the exam with just enough points to pass.
To utter (words) or speak in a short, high-pitched voice.
"She squeaked a timid apology before leaving the room."
Synonyms
squeal
yelp
whine
peep
chirp
creak
squeaknoun
Definitions
A short, high-pitched sound or cry.
The door opened with a loud squeak.
A sound resembling a squeak, often made by a small animal or object.
The mouse let out a tiny squeak as it scurried across the floor.
An instance of narrowly avoiding something undesirable.
It was a close squeak, but they managed to catch the last train home.
squeakinterjection
Definitions
An onomatopoeic exclamation imitating a short, high-pitched squeaking noise.
"Squeak!" went the rubber toy when the child squeezed it.
squeakinterjection
Definitions
Used to represent or imitate a short, high-pitched sound, such as that made by a small animal or a piece of machinery.
"Squeak!" went the mouse as the cat pounced.
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