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- noun Plural form of
squeaker .
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Examples
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Mochokid catfishes of the genus Synodontis are commonly called squeakers because they produce broadband stridulation sounds during abduction and adduction of pectoral fin spines.
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Mochokid catfishes of the genus Synodontis are commonly called squeakers because they produce broadband stridulation sounds during abduction and adduction of pectoral fin spines.
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George, who worked as a dairyman on a nearby farm, was a tall, kindly man who was never angry and gave John the 'squeakers' -- kisses that Mimi could not.
John Lennon, Cynthia 2005
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At the age of six months, young pigeons are termed squeakers, and then begin to breed, when properly managed.
The Book of Household Management Isabella Mary 1861
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At the age of six months, young pigeons are termed squeakers, and then begin to breed, when properly managed.
The Book of Household Management Isabella Mary 1861
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Besides the humming-birds I have mentioned, there were four or five other small ones that we used to call squeakers, as it is their habit for a great part of the day to sit motionless on branches and every now and then to chirp out one or two shrill notes.
The Naturalist in Nicaragua Thomas Belt 1855
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When a pigeon-house is to be stocked, a number of young birds are obtained either in May or August, when they are in the state called squeakers, that is to say, not fully grown, but able to feed themselves.
The Lady's Country Companion: or, How to Enjoy a Country Life Rationally Jane 1845
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There were about a dozen horsemen with spears; of these, three or four were novices, and these intended to try their skill for the first time upon the "squeakers," as the young pigs are called, while the others prepared for a race after the old ones.
In Times of Peril 1867
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For the most part, all of their other wins during that span have been "squeakers" or ugly wins to say the least.
Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local jlacck 2010
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For the most part, all of their other wins during that span have been "squeakers" or ugly wins to say the least.
Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local jlacck 2010
chained_bear commented on the word squeakers
Those little roundish plastic thingies you find in dog toys.
February 27, 2007