squeak

(noun) a short high-pitched noise. Examples: "The squeak of shoes on powdery snow."

(noun) something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin. Synonyms: close call, close shave, squeaker, narrow escape.

(verb) make a high-pitched, screeching noise. Synonyms: whine, screech, creak, screak, skreak. Examples: "The door creaked when i opened it slowly." "My car engine makes a whining noise."