screech

/skrˈitʃ/

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Definitions

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