screech
Translation
to screech, to shriek
Examples
The owl screeched in the night.
The owl screeched in the night.
The car's tyres screeched on the road.
The car's tires screeched on the road.
'Get out!' she screeched.
'Get out!' she screeched.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) screeches (sb./sth.) makes a screeching sound The brakes screeched loudly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shriek, squawk, squeal
Etymology
Likely onomatopoeic, imitating a harsh, high-pitched sound.
Memory Tips
The sound of the word 'screech' itself resembles a high-pitched, unpleasant noise, like tires on a road.