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rechinar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • creak verb To make a harsh, grating, or squeaking sound, typically from friction between hard surfaces.
  • grate noun A metal frame of bars used to hold fuel in a fireplace, or a metal grid that lets small things pass through while blocking larger ones.
  • 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

rechinar is used for these senses in English:

  • creak (transitive) To produce a creaking sound with.
  • grate (intransitive) To make an unpleasant rasping sound, often as the result of rubbing against something.
  • screech To make such a sound.
  • squeak (intransitive) To emit a short, high-pitched sound.
  • squeal A high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child or a female person, or noisy worn-down brake pads.

creak — full definition

  1. verb To make a harsh, grating, or squeaking sound, typically from friction between hard surfaces.
  2. noun The grating or squeaking sound made by something creaking.

grate — full definition

  1. noun A metal frame of bars used to hold fuel in a fireplace, or a metal grid that lets small things pass through while blocking larger ones.
  2. verb To shred food into small pieces by rubbing it across a grater.
  3. verb To make a harsh, scraping sound; or, figuratively, to irritate someone.

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