nounπShareA shrill noise, especially made by a voice or bird; a yell, scream, or call."The bird's squawk startled the children at the park. "soundanimalcommunicationbirdlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA four-digit transponder code used by aircraft for identification or transmission of emergency signals."The air traffic controller asked the pilot to enter the emergency squawk on the transponder after the engine failed. "technologycommunicationsignalvehiclenauticalmilitarytechnicaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn issue or complaint related to aircraft maintenance."The pilot reported a squawk about the landing gear after the flight. "technicalvehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe American night heron."The squawk perched on the branch, patiently waiting to snatch a fish from the river. "birdanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA warning message indicating a possible error."The computer program displayed a squawk about a missing file. "computingtechnicalsignalcommunicationelectronicsdevicemachineinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a squawking noise; to yell, scream, or call out shrilly."The little chicken squawked loudly when it saw the farmer. "soundanimalcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo speak out; to protest."When the teacher announced a pop quiz, several students began to squawk in protest. "communicationlanguagesoundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo report an infraction; to rat on or tattle; to disclose a secret."The student squawked about his classmate cheating on the test. "communicationlanguagewordactionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce a warning message, indicating a possible error."The computer program squawked an error message, indicating a problem with the data entry. "computingtechnologycommunicationsignalelectronicsmachinesystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo set or transmit a four-digit transponder code. (Normally followed by the specific code in question.)"The pilot squawked 1234 to identify the plane. "technicalcommunicationvehiclemilitarynauticalsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo back out in a mean way."Even though he promised to help us move, John squawked at the last minute, leaving us to do all the heavy lifting ourselves. "characteractionattitudemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
