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squeaking

UK
/ˈskwiːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈskwikɪŋ/

Translations

squeakingnoun
squeakings
pl
The squeaking of the mouse was barely audible.
Писк мыши был едва слышен.
The squeaking of the old door was annoying.
Скрип старой двери раздражал.
Additional translations
визг
Synonyms
squeal
creak
chirp
peep
whistle
squeakinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈskwiːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈskwiːkɪŋ/
Used attributively: “the squeaking wheel.”
Synonyms
chirping
piercing
twittering
whining
screeching
squeaky
squealing
shrill
high-pitched
peeping
squeakverb

squeaking

Gerund

squeaked
Past Simple
squeaked
Past Participle
squeaking
Gerund
UK
/skwiːk/
US
/skwik/
The mouse began to squeak when it was caught.
Мышь начала пищать, когда её поймали.
The door would squeak every time it was opened.
Дверь скрипела каждый раз, когда её открывали.
Additional translations
проходить через с трудом
Synonyms
squeal
yelp
peep
whine
creak
chirp

Definitions

squeakingnoun
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.
squeakinggerund / present participle
Emitting a squeak or squeaks; making a high-pitched sound.
A squeaking gate kept him awake all night.
squeakverb
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."
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