screeching - Definition and Meaning

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(noun)

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loud, harsh piercing cries or noises

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the screeching of a macaw

Harris heard the screeching of car tyres

(adjective)

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making a loud, harsh, piercing sound

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a screeching flock of parrots

screeching guitars

(verb)

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(of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry

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she hit her brother, causing him to screech with pain

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