v. & n.
--v.
1. intr. a utter a shrill screeching sound or words esp. in pain or terror. b (foll. by of) provide a clear or blatant indication of.
2 tr. a utter (sounds or words) by shrieking (shrieked his name). b indicate clearly or blatantly.
--n. a high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream.
Phrases and idioms:
shriek out say in shrill tones. shriek with laughter laugh uncontrollably.
Derivatives:
shrieker n.
Etymology: imit.: cf. dial. screak, ON skr{aelig}kja, and SCREECH