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shrieking
noun
sharp piercing cry
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- S
- Ends with
- G
- Contains
- HRIEKIN
- Scrabble score
- 17
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
noun
sharp piercing cry
“her screaming attracted the neighbors”
noun
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
“he ducked at the screechings of shells”
In context
Example Sentences
her screaming attracted the neighbors
he ducked at the screechings of shells
he heard the scream of the brakes
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