screech

A noun referring to a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound or cry, often resembling a human scream or a sharp piercing noise.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее громкий, резкий, высокий звук или крик, часто напоминающий человеческий вопль или пронзительный шум.esSustantivo que designa un sonido agudo, estridente y penetrante, como un grito o chirrido intenso, a menudo producido por una persona, animal o algo que roza o se desgarra.frNom désignant un cri ou un bruit strident, aigu et perçant, souvent émis par une personne, un animal ou un objet (comme des freins).deSubstantiv, das einen lauten, schrillen, hohen Ton oder Schrei bezeichnet, oft wie ein menschlicher Aufschrei oder ein durchdringendes Geräusch klingend.ptSom agudo, estridente e desagradável, como um grito penetrante ou o ranger de freios ou metal.zh名词，指刺耳、尖锐、高亢的声音或叫声，常类似人的尖叫或尖锐的摩擦声。arاسم يدل على صوت عالٍ حاد ونفاذ، كصرخة أو صيحة مرتفعة تشبه صوت الإنسان أو صريراً حاداً.

1. High-pitched noise B1 formal

   A loud, harsh, piercing sound, often resembling a human cry.

   • The screech of the train brakes woke everyone up.
   • A sudden screech came from the old door as it opened.
   • The screech of the microphone feedback hurt our ears.

   ruВизгesChirrido agudofrCri perçantdeKreischenptGuinchozh尖叫声arصرير حاد

   Synonyme: screamshrieksquawksquealwail

2. Sharp piercing cry B1 formal

   A loud, sharp, and high-pitched cry, often made by animals or people in distress.

   • The owl let out a terrifying screech in the night.
   • She gave a screech of surprise when she saw the spider.
   • The screech of the seagulls echoed over the harbor.

   ruВизгeschillido agudofrCri perçantdeSchriller SchreiptGrito agudozh尖叫声arصرير

   Synonyme: cryscreamshrieksquawksqueal

   Antonyme: mumblemurmurwhisper

• screeches plural form
• screeches' possessive plural form
• screech's possessive singular form

A verb used to describe a loud, harsh, piercing cry or sound, often made by animals, people, or machinery.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания громкого, резкого, пронзительного крика или звука, часто издаваемого животными, людьми или механизмами.esVerbo que describe un grito o sonido agudo, estridente y penetrante, a menudo emitido por animales, personas o mecanismos, como chirridos o rechinidos.frVerbe décrivant un cri ou un son fort, aigu et perçant, souvent émis par des animaux, des personnes ou des mécanismes, comme un pneu qui dérape ou des freins qui grincent.deVerb, das einen lauten, schrillen, durchdringenden Schrei oder Ton beschreibt, oft von Tieren, Menschen oder Maschinen. Es kann auch das schrille Geräusch von Reifen oder Bremsen bezeichnen.ptVerbo usado para descrever um grito ou som alto, agudo e estridente, frequentemente emitido por animais, pessoas ou máquinas.zh动词，用于描述发出响亮、刺耳、尖锐的叫声或声音，常由动物、人或机械发出。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف الصراخ أو الصوت الحادّ المرتفع والمزعج، وغالبًا ما يصدر عن الحيوانات أو الأشخاص أو الآلات. ويُستعمل أيضًا للدلالة على إصدار صوت احتكاكي حادّ.

1. Make a high-pitched noise B1 informal

   To produce a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound, often from friction or sudden movement.

   • The car's brakes screeched as it came to a sudden stop.
   • The owl screeched loudly in the night.
   • The old door screeched on its rusty hinges.

   ruИздавать пронзительный звукeschirriarfrPousser un cri stridentdeEinen schrillen Ton erzeugenptEmitir um som agudo e estridentezh发出尖锐刺耳的声音arإصدار صوت حاد

   Synonyme: screamshrieksquawksqueal

   Antonyme: murmurmutterwhisper

2. Utter a harsh scream B1 informal

   To shout or cry out in a loud, harsh, and piercing manner, often due to fear, anger, or excitement.

   • She screeched in terror when she saw the spider.
   • The angry driver screeched at the cyclist.
   • The children screeched with laughter during the game.

   ruВизжатьeschillar (grito agudo y estridente)frPousser un cri perçantdeGellender SchreiptGritar de forma agudazh尖叫arالصراخ الحاد

   Synonyme: cryhowlscreamshrieksquawksquealwailyelp

   Antonyme: murmurmutterwhisper

• screeched past participle
• screeched past simple
• screeching present participle
• screeches third person singular