crissement — meaning in English

English meaning

• screech noun A harsh, high-pitched cry or sound.
• squeak noun A short, high-pitched sound, like that made by a mouse or an unoiled hinge.
• squeal noun A loud, high-pitched cry or sound.

Senses

crissement is used for these senses in English:

• screech (countable) A high-pitched strident or piercing sound, such as that between a moving object and any surface.
• squeal A high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child or a female person, or noisy worn-down brake pads.

screech — full definition

1. noun A harsh, high-pitched cry or sound.
2. verb To make a harsh, high-pitched sound.

squeak — full definition

1. noun A short, high-pitched sound, like that made by a mouse or an unoiled hinge.
2. noun Informal: a very close win or narrow escape.
3. verb To make a short, high-pitched sound.
4. verb To just barely manage to do or win something.

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