Shriek | Mean of shriek in English Dictionary

/ˈʃriːk/

• Verb
• to make a loud, high-pitched cry
1. The birds were shrieking in the trees.
2. The baby shrieked [=screamed] with delight.
3. She shrieked when she saw a mouse.
• to say (something) in a loud, high-pitched voice
1. “Mommy!” she shrieked.
• Noun
• a loud, high-pitched cry or sound
1. The baby gave a shriek [=scream] of delight.
2. the shriek of the train's brakes