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There are different versions of the word's origins: By one version, the word appears to be Nordic in origin, but its etymology is considered obscure. It probably has its roots in the word skvala [4] an Old Norse word meaning literally to squeal. [5] By another version, it is an alteration of squeal influenced by bawl. [6]
Squeal may refer to: A term for providing privileged information about a person or an agency, usually performed by an informant "Squeal" (song), song by No Doubt; Brake squeal, sound created by a disc brake; Rail squeal, sound created by a train braking on a railroad track
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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 2 December 2024. This is a list of onomatopoeias, i.e. words that imitate, resemble, or suggest the source of the sound that they describe. For more information, see the linked articles. Human vocal sounds Achoo, Atishoo, the sound of a sneeze Ahem, a sound made to clear the throat or to draw attention ...
Squeal – ham [8] Sunny side up – a fried egg cooked on one side [7] Sweepings – hash [7] Take a chance – hash [8] Tube steak – hot dog [7] Two dots and a dash – two fried eggs and a strip of bacon [5] Wet mystery – beef stew [8] Whiskey down – rye toast [7] With the works – with everything on it (for a sandwich) [22]
Rail squeal is a sound caused by a train's wheels slipping under specific conditions, usually around sharp curves. [4] Air displacement of a train in a tunnel can create noise from turbulence. Trains also use horns, whistles, bells, and other noise-making devices for both communications and warnings.
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The Chinese proverbs "会哭的孩子有奶吃" ("The crying baby gets the milk") The German version "Das Rad, das am lautesten quietscht, bekommt das meiste Fett ("The wheel that squeaks the loudest gets most of the grease.") [citation needed]