noun🔗ShareCri stridentA 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. "Les cris stridents des pneus ont rempli l'air alors que la voiture s'arrêtait juste avant le passage piéton.soundsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCri, hurlementA 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. "Les cris venant de l'aire de jeux signifiaient que quelqu'un s'était blessé.soundsensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRhum de Terre-Neuve(Newfoundlander) Newfoundland rum."After a long day fishing, Uncle Patrick likes to relax with a glass of screeches. "Après une longue journée de pêche, l'oncle Patrick aime se détendre avec un verre de rhum de Terre-Neuve.drinkcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCriA 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. "La boisson de spécialité du bar local, le "Whiskey Sour", est faite avec leur propre marque de cri.drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCrier, pousser des cris stridentsTo make such a sound."The brakes on the old bus screeches loudly when it stops. "Les freins du vieux bus crient bruyamment lorsqu'il s'arrête.soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFoncer, crisser des pneusTo 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. "L'ambulance fonce dans les rues de la ville en direction de l'hôpital.vehicleactionsoundtrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
