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to screech
01
to make a loud, harsh, piercing sound, like that of tires sliding on pavement
Intransitive
Example
The car tires screeched as the driver slammed on the brakes.
The microphone screeched with feedback during the performance.
02
to make a loud, harsh scream suddenly
Intransitive
Example
The owl screeched loudly in the night, startling us awake.
The bats screeched as they flew out of the cave at dusk.
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