noun
screeching
SKREET-shihng
noun
1
The act or sound of producing a harsh, high-pitched noise.
"The screeching of tires echoed through the parking lot."
How to Use Screeching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action or sound of screeching.
Common pairings
screeching halt
screeching brakes
Word Forms
screechings plural
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