squeak
noun
a short, sharp, shrill cry; a sharp, high-pitched sound.
Example Sentences
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Diving beneath a white cathedral of ice, I could hear the shrill whistles, honks, and squeaks of harp seals.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 23, 2024
These included grunts, whimpers, laughter, screams, hoos, barks, squeaks, and pant hoots.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2023
It’s very good, the new fake snow; it even squeaks when you walk on it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 25, 2022
When startled, grigs emit squeaks that soar into ultrasonic frequencies around 13 kilohertz to scare off predators.
From New York Times ● Aug. 10, 2022
My marker squeaks as I write each huge red letter: D tipping forward, A leaning back, N shivery, C stretched tall, and the lines of E poking out at funny angles, the word itself dancing.
From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
