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to screech
01
to make a loud, harsh, piercing sound, like that of tires sliding on pavement
Intransitive
Examples
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
Examples
The owl screeched loudly in the night, startling us awake.
The bats screeched as they flew out of the cave at dusk.
Screech
01
a sharp, piercing cry, often expressing pain, fear, or alarm
Examples
The child let out a screech when she touched the hot stove.
A screech echoed through the empty hallway, startling everyone.
02
a high-pitched, piercing sound, not necessarily vocal, often harsh or grating
Examples
The brakes on the old bus emitted a loud screech.
Metal scraping metal produced a terrible screech in the factory.
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