noun🔗ShareA high-pitched strident or piercing sound, such as that between a moving object and any surface."The sudden screeches of the tires filled the air as the car stopped just before the crosswalk. "soundsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA harsh, shrill cry, as of one in acute pain or in fright; a shriek; a scream."The screeches coming from the playground meant someone was hurt. "soundsensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(Newfoundlander) Newfoundland rum."After a long day fishing, Uncle Patrick likes to relax with a glass of screeches. "drinkcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA form of home-made rye whiskey made from used oak rye barrels from a distillery."The local bar's specialty drink, the "Whiskey Sour," is made with their own brand of screeches. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make such a sound."The brakes on the old bus screeches loudly when it stops. "soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo travel very fast, as if making the sounds of brakes being released"The ambulance screeches through the city streets on its way to the hospital. "vehicleactionsoundtrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
