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screeching

[skree-ching]

screeching Definition

  • 1a high-pitched, piercing sound or noise
  • 2making a high-pitched, piercing sound or noise

Using screeching: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "screeching" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The screeching of the tires woke me up.

  • Example

    The screeching brakes made everyone jump.

  • Example

    The screeching seagulls were driving me crazy.

screeching Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with screeching

  • an abrupt and sudden stop

    Example

    The project came to a screeching halt when the funding was cut.

  • the sound made by tires when they lose traction with the road surface

    Example

    The screeching tires could be heard from blocks away.

  • a type of owl that makes a loud, high-pitched screeching sound

    Example

    The screeching owl could be heard in the forest at night.

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Summary: screeching in Brief

'Screeching' [skree-ching] is an adjective used to describe a high-pitched, piercing sound or noise. It can refer to sounds made by brakes, tires, animals, or people. Examples include 'The screeching of the tires woke me up,' and 'The screeching seagulls were driving me crazy.' The phrase 'screeching halt' refers to an abrupt and sudden stop.