Definition of "squeaking" [squeaking]

• Present participle of squeak. (verb)

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• "We are drawn to the beauty of the porter's walk through the mountains: the green steppes in the rain, the red coca-cola deco-ed fridge on the porter's back (the only flash of color), and the moments when the porter takes a rest in villages, offered meals and conversations and objects -- such as squeaking chicks -- to carry along inside the fridge."
• "Nine tenths of the 'squeaking' heard when harmonics are played is due to the fact that the finger-placing is not properly prepared, and that the fingers are not on the right spot."
• "And in case you weren't aware of this, (and you might not be, that's ok) a touchdown is worth six points, so winning by five is kind of squeaking out a win."