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Noun: squeaker  skwee-ku(r)
  1. Any artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used
    "those sneakers are squeakers"; "which hinge is the squeaker?"
     
  2. Something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin
    - close call, close shave, squeak, narrow escape

Derived forms: squeakers

See also: squeak

Type of: accomplishment, achievement, artefact [Brit], artifact [N. Amer]

Encyclopedia: Squeaker

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