squeal
noun
a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
squealing
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present participleof squeal.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The call was answered by her husband Alan, who told the court he had heard a child squealing in the background.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
Another gawked in horror as a squealing toddler tore through the store while their mom examined the chocolate moon rocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 14, 2026
Further along, Alabsi passes a man dancing in the middle of the street with his arms in the air as a squealing firetruck races by.
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2024
At their most nervous — any time they discover evidence of mankind, even though actual people remain unseen — the sound spirals out into jittery, squealing, inorganic jazz.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
My system fills up with a squealing noise.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
