Screech
noun
A high, unpleasant, loud sound.
The car's tires made a screech when it stopped suddenly
Often appears as...
- screech of brakes
- screech of tires
verb
To make a loud, high, unpleasant sound.
The teacher screeched at the kids to get their attention
Often appears as...
- screech to a halt
- screech in agony
noun
A type of strong, cheap alcoholic drink made in Newfoundland, Canada.
He took a sip of screech, wincing at the strong taste
Often appears as...
- shot of screech
- taste of screech
noun
A high, unpleasant, loud sound.
The car's tires made a screech when it stopped suddenly
Often appears as...
- screech of brakes
- screech of tires
verb
To make a loud, high, unpleasant sound.
The teacher screeched at the kids to get their attention
Often appears as...
- screech to a halt
- screech in agony
noun
A type of strong, cheap alcoholic drink made in Newfoundland, Canada.
He took a sip of screech, wincing at the strong taste
Often appears as...
- shot of screech
- taste of screech
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Occurrences
Used to describe sounds that occur abruptly, indicating surprise or urgency.
We jumped as the alarm began to screech unexpectedly.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Emotion
Often associated with a negative reaction, such as fear or discomfort.
The owl's screech in the dead of night was unsettling.
Pro Tip 3/3Strong Intensity
Emphasizes the sheer loudness and piercing quality of a sound.
Her microphone began to screech during the speech.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Occurrences
Used to describe sounds that occur abruptly, indicating surprise or urgency.
We jumped as the alarm began to screech unexpectedly.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Emotion
Often associated with a negative reaction, such as fear or discomfort.
The owl's screech in the dead of night was unsettling.
Pro Tip 3/3Strong Intensity
Emphasizes the sheer loudness and piercing quality of a sound.
Her microphone began to screech during the speech.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Occurrences
Used to describe sounds that occur abruptly, indicating surprise or urgency.
We jumped as the alarm began to screech unexpectedly.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Emotion
Often associated with a negative reaction, such as fear or discomfort.
The owl's screech in the dead of night was unsettling.
Pro Tip 3/3Strong Intensity
Emphasizes the sheer loudness and piercing quality of a sound.
Her microphone began to screech during the speech.
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Video examples
Alone Across the Outback...
I see these lights coming towards me. I hadn't seen anybody for like three weeks. And this guy screeches up with a racing car, with big fat tires." And she said his pupils were the size of pinpricks. This guy was so obviously on speed or something, And she said, "He hit on me."
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The myth of Pandora’s...
She’d take one glance inside, then be able to rid her mind of it forever But at the first crack of the lid, the box burst open. Monstrous creatures and horrendous sounds rushed out in a cloud of smoke and swirled around her, screeching and cackling. Filled with terror,
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Adventures in...
They were catching pigeons like there's no tomorrow. They'd bring 'em in, he'd then wolf it down and screech at them to go and get another one. He was also exercising and stretching his wings, ready for his maiden voyage, his first flight. His voyage into the sky.
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The Doctor is In PIPE...
to do my own medicine is very important I think our modern medical system would out definitely come to a bit of a screeching halt people are relying on medicines in the hospitals they might not be there when you really need him
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James Robertson: The...
motivation the 8th Wisconsin became known as the Eagle regiment and old a was in at least three dozen engagements he always found battle stimulating and he would react by flapping his wings and screeching loudly the bird never
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The riddle of experience...
after one of my lectures reported a story, and that was a story -- He said he'd been listening to a symphony, and it was absolutely glorious music and at the very end of the recording, there was a dreadful screeching sound.
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Deer Stalking PIPE Secret...
an arm core they just finally sawing you know they credible screech they just have a good look at me fantastic what an amazing sound I reckon we've got our first fully mature stag said to rest it
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What it's like to have...
your eyes were constantly rolling, your jaw was clenching so hard that it felt like your teeth were about to break, and every ten seconds, you were forced to let out a loud, high-pitched screech.
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Zainab Salbi: Women,...
screeching in the night, the high-pitched honest cries of children and the thunderous, unbearable silence. "War," a friend of mine said,
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Bobcat Cubs Steal Mom's...
screeching, and pounce.
Video examples
Alone Across the Outback...
I see these lights coming towards me. I hadn't seen anybody for like three weeks. And this guy screeches up with a racing car, with big fat tires." And she said his pupils were the size of pinpricks. This guy was so obviously on speed or something, And she said, "He hit on me."
Video examples
The myth of Pandora’s...
She’d take one glance inside, then be able to rid her mind of it forever But at the first crack of the lid, the box burst open. Monstrous creatures and horrendous sounds rushed out in a cloud of smoke and swirled around her, screeching and cackling. Filled with terror,
Video examples
Adventures in...
They were catching pigeons like there's no tomorrow. They'd bring 'em in, he'd then wolf it down and screech at them to go and get another one. He was also exercising and stretching his wings, ready for his maiden voyage, his first flight. His voyage into the sky.
Video examples
The Doctor is In PIPE...
to do my own medicine is very important I think our modern medical system would out definitely come to a bit of a screeching halt people are relying on medicines in the hospitals they might not be there when you really need him
Video examples
James Robertson: The...
motivation the 8th Wisconsin became known as the Eagle regiment and old a was in at least three dozen engagements he always found battle stimulating and he would react by flapping his wings and screeching loudly the bird never
Video examples
The riddle of experience...
after one of my lectures reported a story, and that was a story -- He said he'd been listening to a symphony, and it was absolutely glorious music and at the very end of the recording, there was a dreadful screeching sound.
Video examples
Deer Stalking PIPE Secret...
an arm core they just finally sawing you know they credible screech they just have a good look at me fantastic what an amazing sound I reckon we've got our first fully mature stag said to rest it
Video examples
What it's like to have...
your eyes were constantly rolling, your jaw was clenching so hard that it felt like your teeth were about to break, and every ten seconds, you were forced to let out a loud, high-pitched screech.
Video examples
Zainab Salbi: Women,...
screeching in the night, the high-pitched honest cries of children and the thunderous, unbearable silence. "War," a friend of mine said,
Video examples
Bobcat Cubs Steal Mom's...
screeching, and pounce.
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Quote examples
Hamish Bowles
English Journalist
This is how I started: My mom was crazy for antique shops and junk shops, and my sister and I would play this game where, if we were driving with my parents and saw a junk shop or an antique shop, we'd scream at the top of our lungs. My poor father would have heart failure and screech to a halt, and we'd leap out and go and explore.
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Jonjo Shelvey
When I was eight or nine, we had a goal in the back yard of our council flat. We used to flip it over the back fence and take it out onto the estate. Everyone would come out and we'd play for hours, there were cars screeching to a halt when the ball went on the road.
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Stewart Udall
American Politician
I am not proposing that we bring our oil and auto industries to a screeching halt. There is still time to begin a series of gradual steps toward new transportation and energy policies, livable cities, and more humane, efficient transit systems.
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Katherine Dunn
American Novelist
In boxing, it just seemed to me from the time I was a very small child, we have a peculiarly civilized form in that boxers don't screech and holler. They don't use weapons. When the bell rings, they fight; when the bell rings again, they stop.
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Mike Hughes
American Celebrity
We are supposed to come to the end of our lives not with anything left, but everything exhausted. The tires are blown down, your out of gasoline, you are coming to a screeching halt - you know you have done everything you can possible do.
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Jose Ferreira
American Businessman
If the penalty for hiring illegals is just a fine, it becomes a business decision. But if the penalty is jail time, illegal immigration will come to a screeching halt.
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Rachel Morrison
American Director
To me, as an audience member, movies always come to a screeching halt when they get to their action scenes. They always feel like they drag on to me.
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Mike Gallagher
American Critic
Liberals love to screech about 'free speech,' but it's pretty clear to most of us that they don't really tolerate any speech but theirs.
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George Clooney
American Actor
When you first start out, you are just happy to get a job, any job. And as time goes on, either you move forward or screech to a halt.
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Tina Weymouth
American Musician
I play bass. I don't have to go out there and screech.
Quote examples
Hamish Bowles
English Journalist
This is how I started: My mom was crazy for antique shops and junk shops, and my sister and I would play this game where, if we were driving with my parents and saw a junk shop or an antique shop, we'd scream at the top of our lungs. My poor father would have heart failure and screech to a halt, and we'd leap out and go and explore.
Quote examples
Jonjo Shelvey
When I was eight or nine, we had a goal in the back yard of our council flat. We used to flip it over the back fence and take it out onto the estate. Everyone would come out and we'd play for hours, there were cars screeching to a halt when the ball went on the road.
Quote examples
Stewart Udall
American Politician
I am not proposing that we bring our oil and auto industries to a screeching halt. There is still time to begin a series of gradual steps toward new transportation and energy policies, livable cities, and more humane, efficient transit systems.
Quote examples
Katherine Dunn
American Novelist
In boxing, it just seemed to me from the time I was a very small child, we have a peculiarly civilized form in that boxers don't screech and holler. They don't use weapons. When the bell rings, they fight; when the bell rings again, they stop.
Quote examples
Mike Hughes
American Celebrity
We are supposed to come to the end of our lives not with anything left, but everything exhausted. The tires are blown down, your out of gasoline, you are coming to a screeching halt - you know you have done everything you can possible do.
Quote examples
Jose Ferreira
American Businessman
If the penalty for hiring illegals is just a fine, it becomes a business decision. But if the penalty is jail time, illegal immigration will come to a screeching halt.
Quote examples
Rachel Morrison
American Director
To me, as an audience member, movies always come to a screeching halt when they get to their action scenes. They always feel like they drag on to me.
Quote examples
Mike Gallagher
American Critic
Liberals love to screech about 'free speech,' but it's pretty clear to most of us that they don't really tolerate any speech but theirs.
Quote examples
George Clooney
American Actor
When you first start out, you are just happy to get a job, any job. And as time goes on, either you move forward or screech to a halt.
Quote examples
Tina Weymouth
American Musician
I play bass. I don't have to go out there and screech.
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