I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from gerund of screech (I)
: the act of or sound made by one that screeches
greeted as usual by the … screeching of her parrot — Moray Firth
the chugging of locomotives, the screeching of whistles — American Guide Series: Pennsylvania
II. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of screech (I)
: uttering screeches : emitting or producing sounds resembling screeches
a large red cab came to a screeching stop — Reginald Bretnor
screeching seagulls
• screech·ing·ly adverb