adj
shrieking
adj
1
Making a sharp, high-pitched sound.
"The shrieking wind rattled the windows all night."
How to Use Shrieking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishProducing a loud, piercing, high-pitched noise.
Word Forms
more shrieking comparative, most shrieking superlative
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Etymology
From shriek + -ing.