DrydenIf he be obstinate, put a civil question to him upon the rack, and he squeaks, I warrant him.
(transitive) To speak or sound in a high-pitched manner.
(intransitive, games) To empty the pile of 13 cards a player deals to themself in the card game of the same name.
(intransitive, informal) To win or progress by a narrow margin.
1999, Surfer (volume 40, issues 7-12)... allowing Parkinson to squeak into the final by a half-point margin.
2011, October 23, Tom Fordyce, 2011 Rugby World Cup final: New Zealand 8-7 France, France were transformed from the feeble, divided unit that had squeaked past Wales in the semi-final, their half-backs finding the corners with beautifully judged kicks from hand, the forwards making yards with every drive and a reorganised Kiwi line-out beginning to malfunction.
