noun a loud, harsh, or discordant noise
verb to make a loud, harsh, or discordant noise
In technology, 'squawk' can be used metaphorically to describe a loud or obnoxious notification or alert.
In maritime contexts, 'squawk' can be used to describe the sound made by a seagull or other seabird.
In aviation, 'squawk' is used to refer to the transponder code assigned to an aircraft for identification purposes.
In bird watching, 'squawk' is used to describe the loud, harsh cry of a bird.
In radio communication, 'squawk' is used as a slang term for a noisy or annoying voice transmission.
In aviation, 'squawk' is used as jargon to refer to the transponder code that pilots are assigned to enter into their aircraft's transponder system in order to communicate with air traffic control.
In psychology, 'squawk' can be used metaphorically to describe someone who complains or expresses dissatisfaction in a loud or persistent manner.
Air traffic controllers use 'squawk' to instruct pilots to change their transponder code to a specific number for identification or communication purposes.
Pilots use 'squawk' to acknowledge instructions from air traffic control to change their transponder code or to report a specific situation or emergency.
In marine biology, 'squawk' can be used to describe the vocalizations of certain marine animals, such as dolphins or whales, that produce high-pitched or loud sounds for communication or echolocation purposes.