Nouns

(n)squeaka short high-pitched noise“the squeak of shoes on powdery snow”
(n)close call, close shave, squeak, squeaker, narrow escapesomething achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin

Verbs

(v)whine, squeak, screech, creak, screak, skreakmake a high-pitched, screeching noise“The door creaked when I opened it slowly”, “My car engine makes a whining noise”