sceamh — meaning in English

English meaning

• bark verb To make the sharp, loud vocal sound typical of dogs.
• squeal noun A loud, high-pitched cry or sound.
• yap noun A high-pitched bark from a small dog.
• yelp noun A short, sharp, high-pitched cry.

Senses

sceamh is used for these senses in English:

• bark The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals.
• squeal A high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child or a female person, or noisy worn-down brake pads.
• squeal (intransitive, slang) To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone.
• yap (countable) The high-pitched bark of a small dog, or similar.
• yap (intransitive) Of a small dog, to bark.
• yelp An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.
• yelp To utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise.

bark — full definition

1. verb To make the sharp, loud vocal sound typical of dogs.
2. verb To speak in a sharp, loud, commanding tone.
3. noun The tough outer covering of a tree's trunk and branches.
4. noun The sharp sound a dog makes.

squeal — full definition

1. noun A loud, high-pitched cry or sound.
2. verb To make a loud, high-pitched cry, often from excitement, pain, or fear.
3. verb Informal: to inform on someone, especially to the police.

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