screech

/skri:tʃ/
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screech

The owl let out a screech in the dark forest.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A loud, harsh, piercing cry or sound: A "screech" is a high-pitched, often unpleasant noise, similar to a scream or a sharp metallic sound.

  2. Verb:

    • To make a loud, harsh, piercing sound: To utter or produce a sharp, high-pitched cry or noise.
Usage and Examples

  • Noun: The screech of the owl in the night was terrifying.We heard the screech of car tires as it stopped suddenly.

  • Verb: The parrot will screech if it's frightened.The old gate screeched on its rusty hinges.

Advanced Usage
  • "to screech to a halt": to stop very suddenly and noisily.
Variants and Related Words
  • Screechy (adj): having a harsh, high-pitched sound.
Synonyms
  • Shriek: A loud, sharp, piercing cry or sound.
  • Squeal: A long, high-pitched cry or noise.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Screech out: to utter something in a loud, harsh voice.
Related Idioms
  • Screech owl: A type of owl known for its piercing call.
screech

The owl let out a screech in the dark forest.

Noun
  1. sharp piercing cry
    • her screaming attracted the neighbors
  2. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
    • he ducked at the screechings of shells
    • he heard the scream of the brakes
Verb
  1. utter a harsh abrupt scream
  2. make a high-pitched, screeching noise
    • The door creaked when I opened it slowly
    • My car engine makes a whining noise

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