Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
screaking
verb
/skriːkɪŋ/
Definition
A high-pitched, unpleasant sound that resembles a scream or a shriek.
Examples
- The old door was screaking every time it swung open.
- I heard the cat screaking as it chased after a mouse.
- The brakes on the bike were screaking loudly, indicating they needed adjustment.
Meaning
Screaking typically refers to a loud, shrill noise that can be made by various sources, such as a door, animal, or object rubbing against another.
Synonyms
- shriek
- squeal
- creak
