1. making or characterized by a high-pitched, piercing cry or sound

1. the act of making high-pitched, piercing cries or sounds

Examples

• The shrieking wind rattled the windows all night.
• She heard shrieking voices coming from the playground.
• The shrieking of the fire alarm woke everyone up.
• The children’s shrieking with laughter filled the park.
• A shrieking sound came from the old machinery.
• The shrieking of brakes echoed through the street.