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Meaning of screech in English
Pronunciation
/skritʃ/
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Verb
screech
Etymology
mid 16th century: alteration of archaic scritch, of imitative origin
Definitions
1.
make a high-pitched, screeching noise
Examples
« The door creaked when I opened it slowly »
2.
utter a harsh abrupt scream
Noun
screech
Definitions
1.
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
Examples
« he ducked at the screechings of shells »
« he heard the scream of the brakes »
2.
sharp piercing cry
Examples
« her screaming attracted the neighbors »