noun🔗ShareA high-pitched strident or piercing sound, such as that between a moving object and any surface."The screech of the tires as the car stopped suddenly made everyone jump. "soundsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA harsh, shrill cry, as of one in acute pain or in fright; a shriek; a scream."The sudden screech of the brakes startled everyone on the street. "soundsensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(Newfoundlander) Newfoundland rum."After a long day of fishing, Uncle Pete liked to relax with a glass of screech. "drinkcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA form of home-made rye whiskey made from used oak rye barrels from a distillery."My grandfather always kept a bottle of screech hidden in the back of his shed. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make such a sound."The child screechd when he saw the scary dog. "soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo travel very fast, as if making the sounds of brakes being released"Seeing the bus about to leave, Maria ran and then screeched to a halt just before the closing doors. "vehicleactionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
