definition of
screech

[1] #1 screech v. [whine, squeak, creak, screak, skreak] make a high-pitched, screeching noise; "The door creaked when I opened it slowly"; "My car engine makes a whining noise". wn

[2] #2 screech n. [screeching, shriek, shrieking, scream, screaming] a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes". wn

[3] #3 screech n. [scream, screaming, shriek, shrieking, screeching] sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors". wn

[4] #4 screech v. [squawk, screak, skreak, skreigh] utter a harsh abrupt scream. wn