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Definition of Screech

1. Noun. A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry. "He heard the scream of the brakes"

2. Verb. Make a high-pitched, screeching noise. "The streets screech with cars "; "My car engine makes a whining noise"

3. Noun. Sharp piercing cry. "Her screaming attracted the neighbors"

4. Verb. Utter a harsh abrupt scream.

Definition of Screech

1. v. i. To utter a harsh, shrill cry; to make a sharp outcry, as in terror or acute pain; to scream; to shriek.

2. n. A harsh, shrill cry, as of one in acute pain or in fright; a shriek; a scream.

Definition of Screech

1. to utter a harsh, shrill cry [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Medical Definition of Screech

1. A harsh, shrill cry, as of one in acute pain or in fright; a shriek; a scream. Screech bird, or Screech thrush A small American owl (Scops asio), either gray or reddish in colour. The European barn owl. The name is applied also to other species. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Screech

screaking screaks screaky scream screamed screamer screamer screamers screaming screaming(a)

screamingly screaming meemies screams scree screech (current term) screech (current term) screeched screecher screechers screechers

screeches screechier screechiest screeching screeching(a) screechy screech owl screed screed screeded

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