Squeezes (out) (4)
I believe the answer is:
'squeezes out' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ekes that I've seen before include "Makes supplies last longer" , "Lengthens (out)" , "- - out: stretches" , "...out a living, barely makes do" , "Rab C's extras" .)