screeching

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : A sharp, high-pitched, and piercing cry or sound : A loud, harsh, and often unpleasant noise, similar to a human scream or the sound of certain machinery. The act of making such a sound : The action or instance of producing a screech. Examples of Usage Noun : The screeching of the car's brakes made everyone jump. We could hear the screeching of the owls in the forest at night....