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noun

screeching

SKREET-shihng
noun
1
The act or sound of producing a harsh, high-pitched noise.
"The screeching of tires echoed through the parking lot."

How to Use Screeching

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe action or sound of screeching.

Common pairings
screeching halt screeching brakes

Word Forms

screechings plural

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