squeaker

A noun with two distinct meanings: an object that produces a squeaking sound when used, or a situation, such as a victory or escape, achieved by a very narrow margin.

ruСуществительное с двумя различными значениями: предмет, издающий пищащий звук при использовании, или ситуация, например, победа или спасение, достигнутые с очень небольшим отрывом.esSustantivo con dos sentidos principales: un objeto que produce un chirrido o sonido agudo al usarse, o una situación, como una victoria o un escape, lograda por muy poco margen.frNom ayant deux sens distincts : un objet qui émet un grincement ou un couinement lorsqu'on l'utilise, ou une situation, comme une victoire ou un sauvetage, obtenue de justesse.deSubstantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: ein Gegenstand, der beim Benutzen ein quietschendes Geräusch erzeugt, oder eine Situation, in der ein Sieg oder eine Rettung nur mit sehr knappem Vorsprung erreicht wird.ptSubstantivo com dois sentidos principais: um objeto que emite um som agudo e estridente quando usado, ou uma situação, como uma vitória ou salvação alcançada por uma margem muito pequena.zh名词，有两个主要意思：发出吱吱声的物体或人；或指以极小差距取得的胜利或险胜。arاسم يحمل معنيين رئيسيين: شيء يُصدر صوتًا حادًّا رفيعًا عند استخدامه، أو موقف كالفوز أو النجاة بفارق ضئيل جدًّا.

1. Squeaking object B2 informal

   Any object or device that produces a high-pitched, squeaking sound when used.

   • The old door hinge is a real squeaker.
   • He bought a rubber squeaker toy for his dog.
   • The floorboard is a squeaker; you can't walk on it quietly.

   ruПищалкаesobjeto que chirríafrobjet qui couinedeQuietscherptObjeto que apitazh发声玩具arصافرة

2. Narrow victory or escape B2 informal american sport

   A situation where something is achieved or avoided by a very small margin, often used in sports or competitions.

   • The game was a real squeaker, ending 3-2 in the final minute.
   • He passed the exam by a squeaker, just one point above the passing grade.
   • The election turned into a squeaker, with the winner decided by only 50 votes.

   ruПобеда с минимальным отрывомesVictoria o escape por pocofrVictoire ou échappée de justessedeKnapper SiegptVitória apertadazh险胜arفوز ضيق

   Sinônimos: cliffhangerclose callclose shavenarrow escapenear missnear thing

• squeakers plural form
• squeakers' possessive plural form
• squeaker's possessive singular form