shrieking.
That emits shrieks or high-pitched noises.
Meaning & usage
That emits shrieks or high-pitched noises.
sharp, loud, and shrill.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English shriek Proto-Germanic *-ungō Old English -ung Middle English -ynge English -ing English shrieking From shriek + -ing.
present participle and gerund of shriek
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English shriek Proto-Germanic *-ungō Old English -ung Middle English -ynge English -ing English shrieking From shriek + -ing.
gerund of shriek: an act of uttering a loud, sharp, or shrill cry or sound; also, a sound that shrieks.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English shriek Proto-Germanic *-ungō Old English -ung Middle English -ynge English -ing English shrieking From shriek + -ing.
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