squeal
noun
a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
had been squealing
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past perfect progressiveof squeal.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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His horse had been squealing and kicking more frantically than any of the others.
From The Young Sharpshooter at Antietam by Everett T. (Everett Titsworth) Tomlinson
Indeed, she and her equally fair companion had been squealing at intervals, all morning.
From Further Adventures of Lad by Albert Payson Terhune
