1. loud, harsh, high-pitched cries or sounds
Usage: plural form

1. makes a loud, harsh, high-pitched cry or sound
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• The owl screeches in the night.
• She screeches when she sees a spider.
• The car screeches to a halt.
• The chalk screeches against the blackboard.
• We heard the screeches of the monkeys in the trees.
• The screeches of the brakes woke everyone up.
• The baby bird screeches for food.