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screech

[skɹiːtʃ] [skɹitʃ]

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noun

A high-pitched strident or piercing sound, such as that between a moving object and any surface.

Examples :

"The screech of the tires as the car stopped suddenly made everyone jump. "

sound sensation

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noun

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

Examples :

"The sudden screech of the brakes startled everyone on the street. "

sound sensation emotion

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noun

(Newfoundlander) Newfoundland rum.

Examples :

"After a long day of fishing, Uncle Pete liked to relax with a glass of screech. "

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noun

A form of home-made rye whiskey made from used oak rye barrels from a distillery.

Examples :

"My grandfather always kept a bottle of screech hidden in the back of his shed. "

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verb

To make such a sound.

Examples :

"The child screechd when he saw the scary dog. "

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verb

To travel very fast, as if making the sounds of brakes being released

Examples :

"Seeing the bus about to leave, Maria ran and then screeched to a halt just before the closing doors. "

vehicle action sound