squeal
IPA: skwˈiɫ
noun
- A high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child or a female person, or noisy worn-down brake pads.
- The cry of a pig.
verb
- (transitive, intransitive) To scream with a shrill, prolonged sound.
- To make a squealing noise. (of an object)
- (intransitive, slang) To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone.
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Examples of "squeal" in Sentences
- The piglet let out a loud squeal as the farmer approached with a bucket of food
- The children's excitement caused them to squeal with delight as they rode the roller coaster
- The brakes on the car began to squeal, alerting the driver to a potential problem
- The mouse let out a tiny squeal as the cat approached, ready to pounce
- The crowd erupted into a collective squeal of disbelief when their team scored the winning goal
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