I. intransitive verb
also screek ˈskrēk
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse skrækja to screech — more at scream
1. : to emit suddenly a sharp shrill sound : screech
screaked when she saw the mouse
2. : to make a harsh rasping noise : grate , squeal
that gate screaks when it is opened
II. noun
also screek “
( -s )
: a sound of screaking : a harsh rasping noise
the moaning screak of brakes, and racing, starting motors — Thomas Wolfe
can remember the screak on stones of his hoe — Richard Wilbur