squeaker

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.

The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: any artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used

Meaning #2: something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin
  Synonyms: close call, close shave, squeak, narrow escape

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Squeaker can refer to:

• Arthroleptidae, a frog family
• Synodontis, a catfish genus
• The Squeaker, English title of the 1963 German film Der Zinker

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