Screech
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British pronunciation/skɹˈiːt‍ʃ/
American pronunciation/ˈskɹitʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "screech"

to screech
01

to make a loud, harsh, piercing sound, like that of tires sliding on pavement

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The car tires screeched as the driver slammed on the brakes.
The microphone screeched with feedback during the performance.
The brakes on the roller coaster screeched as it came to a sudden stop.
02

to make a loud, harsh scream suddenly

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The owl screeched loudly in the night, startling us awake.
The bats screeched as they flew out of the cave at dusk.
The parrot screeched whenever someone approached its cage.
Screech
01

sharp piercing cry

02

a high-pitched, piercing sound

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The screech of the brakes echoed through the street.
She let out a loud screech when she saw the spider.
The car made a sudden screech as it stopped.
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