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to screech
01
to make a loud, harsh, piercing sound, like that of tires sliding on pavement
Intransitive
Example
The microphone screeched with feedback during the performance.
The brakes screeched as the bus came to a sudden stop.
The brakes on the roller coaster screeched as it came to a sudden stop.
02
to make a loud, harsh scream suddenly
Intransitive
Example
The parrot screeched whenever someone approached its cage.
The bats screeched as they flew out of the cave at dusk.
Children screeched with excitement as they rode the roller coaster.
Example
The microphone screeched with feedback during the performance.
The brakes screeched as the bus came to a sudden stop.
The brakes on the roller coaster screeched as it came to a sudden stop.
The rusty door screeched as she pushed it reluctantly.
The car tires screeched as the driver slammed on the brakes.
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