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squeak·er

(skwē′kər)

1. One that squeaks.

2. Informal Something, such as an election, that is won, passed, or achieved by the narrowest of margins or at the very last moment.

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squeak•er

(ˈskwi kər)

n.

1. a person or thing that squeaks.

2. a game won by a very small margin.

[1635–45]

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Noun	1.	squeaker - any artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used; "those sneakers are squeakers"; "which hinge is the squeaker?" artefact, artifact - a man-made object taken as a whole
	2.	squeaker - something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin close call, close shave, narrow escape, squeak accomplishment, achievement - the action of accomplishing something

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squeaker

[ˈskwiːkəʳ] N (in toy etc) → chirriador m

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