noun. ['ˈskriːtʃɪŋ'] a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry.
1. Verb, gerund or present participle Never yell at your bird if she is shivering, screeching or throwing a fit. 2. Adjective The power supply, for example, can bring everything to a screeching halt.
noun. ['ˈskriːtʃɪŋ'] sharp piercing cry.