Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
screak
verb
/skriːk/
Definition
A sharp, high-pitched sound often made by an object rubbing or scraping against a surface.
Examples
- The door let out a loud screak as it opened.
- She heard a screak on the floorboards as the cat walked by.
- His shoes began to screak every time he took a step on the wet pavement.
Meaning
To produce a short, high-pitched noise that can be likened to a squeak or creak.
Synonyms
- squeak
- creak
- grate
