1. screech(n = noun.event) scream, screaming, screeching, shriek, shrieking - a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes"
is a kind of noise
Derived forms verb screech1, adjective screechy1
2. screech(n = noun.communication) scream, screaming, screeching, shriek, shrieking - sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors"
is a kind of call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell
Derived forms verb screech2, adjective screechy1
1. screech(v = verb.perception) creak, screak, skreak, squeak, whine - make a high-pitched, screeching noise; "The door creaked when I opened it slowly"; "My car engine makes a whining noise"
is one way to make noise, noise, resound
Derived forms noun screech1, noun screeching1
Sample sentences:
Cars screech in the streets ; The streets screech with cars
2. screech(v = verb.communication) screak, skreak, skreigh, squawk - utter a harsh abrupt scream;
is one way to call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell
Derived forms noun screech2, noun screecher1
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s
To utter a harsh, shrill cry; to make a sharp outcry, as in terror or acute pain; to scream; to shriek. Shak. [1913 Webster]
A harsh, shrill cry, as of one in acute pain or in fright; a shriek; a scream. [1913 Webster]
screech, n. & v.
--n. a harsh high-pitched scream.
--v.tr. & intr. utter with or make a screech.
Idiom:
screech-owl any owl that screeches instead of hooting, esp. a barn-owl or a small American owl, Otus asio.
Derivative:
screecher n. screechy adj. (screechier, screechiest).
Etymology:
16th-c. var. of ME scritch (imit.)
VB cry, roar, shout, bawl, brawl, halloo, halloa, hoop, whoop, yell, bellow, howl, scream, screech, screak, shriek, shrill, squeak, squeal, squall, whine, pule, pipe, yaup, cheer, hoot, grumble, moan, groan, snore, snort, grunt, vociferate, raise up the voice, lift up the voice, call out, sing out, cry out, exclaim, rend the air, thunder at the top of one's voice, shout at the top of one's voice, shout at the pitch of one's breath, thunder at the pitch of one's breath, s'_egosiller, strain the throat, strain the voice, strain the lungs, give a cry.