Pronunciation: /skriːk/
noun a harsh, high-pitched sound
A1 The mouse made a screak as it ran across the floor.
A2 I heard a screak coming from the old wooden door.
B1 The screak of the rusty gate echoed through the night.
B2 The high-pitched screak of the violin filled the concert hall.
C1 The sudden screak of the brakes made everyone in the car jump.
C2 The screak of the hinges could be heard as the door slowly opened.
verb to make a harsh, high-pitched sound
A1 The old door would screak every time it was opened.
A2 As she tiptoed across the floor, she heard the floorboards screak.
B1 The rusty gate screaked loudly as it was pushed open.
B2 The hinges of the cabinet began to screak after years of neglect.
C1 The old wooden staircase screaked under the weight of the heavy furniture being moved.
C2 The ancient drawbridge screaked as it was lowered, echoing through the castle grounds.
formal The old door let out a loud screak when it was opened.
informal I hate it when the hinges screak on that door.
slang The car brakes screaked as it came to a sudden stop.
figurative The violinist made the instrument screak with each note.
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