noun
screeching
SKREET-shihng
Screeching (noun) means the act or sound of producing a harsh, high-pitched noise. Example: “The screeching of tires echoed through the parking lot.”
noun
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The act or sound of producing a harsh, high-pitched noise.
"The screeching of tires echoed through the parking lot."
"Silence reigned, broken only by the hideous screeching of vultures and the sound of a lawn-mower being used in the hospital grounds."
— F.J. Thwaites, The Redemption (1936)
How to use screeching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action or sound of screeching.
Common pairings
screeching halt
screeching brakes
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Word forms
- Plural
- screechings
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What does “screeching” mean?
The word “screeching” means the act or sound of producing a harsh, high-pitched noise. In plain terms, the action or sound of screeching.
How do you pronounce “screeching”?
“Screeching” is pronounced SKREET-shihng (/ˈskɹiːt͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “screeching” in a sentence?
Here is “screeching” used in a sentence: “The screeching of tires echoed through the parking lot.”
What part of speech is “screeching”?
“Screeching” is a noun.
