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shrieking

adj
1
Making a sharp, high-pitched sound.
"The shrieking wind rattled the windows all night."

How to Use Shrieking

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In plain EnglishProducing a loud, piercing, high-pitched noise.

Word Forms

more shrieking comparative, most shrieking superlative

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Etymology

From shriek + -ing.

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