What is the meaning of squeaking?

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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, squeak, screech, creak, screak, skreak

adjective

Having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge.
- synonyms: screaky, screechy, squeaky, squealing

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