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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."

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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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.

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