Other Word Forms
- screechingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of screeching
Example Sentences
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Outside of major cities, rural communities still light sparklers and screeching "missile" fireworks to celebrate the Lunar New Year, which falls next week.
From Barron's
It seemed an age before the high-pitched screeching sound had died and the panic-stricken creatures had departed.
From Literature
His sneakers made screeching sounds as he skidded down the hall.
From Literature
It was a shrill and hideous sound: metal screeching on metal.
From Literature
He closes the door and starts down the screeching staircase.
From Literature
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