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shrieking - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'shrieking' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Shrieking [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Shriek

Meaning of 'shrieking' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . shrieking [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
Example in sentence:
  • he ducked at the screechings of shells;
  • he heard the scream of the brakes
Meaning (2):
- sharp piercing cry
Example in sentence:
  • her screaming attracted the neighbors

Nearby Words:

shrag shragger shram shrank shrap shrape shrapnel shred shredcook shredded

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