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Vocabulary Entry
screech
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A sharp, high-pitched sound or cry.
Example Sentences
"The bird's screech was heard throughout the forest."
"With a sudden screech, the brakes of the car stopped abruptly."
"The child's screech filled the playground as she chased after her friends."
V
verb
To make a loud, sharp, piercing cry or sound.
Example Sentences
"The tires screeched as the car made a sudden turn."
"She screeched in excitement when she saw her favorite band perform."
"The cat screeched when it saw the dog approaching."