Definition of 'screech'

Noun

1. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes"
      Synonyms: screeching shriek shrieking scream screaming
2. sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors"
      Synonyms: scream screaming shriek shrieking screeching

Verb

1. make a high-pitched, screeching noise; "The door creaked when I opened it slowly"
      Synonyms: squeak creak screak skreak
2. utter a harsh abrupt scream
      Synonyms: squawk screak skreak skreigh

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