What is the meaning of squeak?

noun

• A short high-pitched noise.
  • usage: "the squeak of shoes on powdery snow"
• Something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin.
  • synonyms: close call, close shave, squeaker, narrow escape

verb

• Make a high-pitched, screeching noise.
  • usage: "The door creaked when I opened it slowly"; "My car engine makes a whining noise"
  • synonyms: whine, screech, creak, screak, skreak