shriek shriek /ˈʃriːk/

noun

1. () Sharp piercing cry  ( screeching , screaming , screech , scream , shriek , shrieking )
   sharp piercing cry
    Her screaming attracted the neighbors
   her screaming attracted the neighbors
   
2. () A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry  ( screaming , shrieking , scream , screech , screeching , shriek )
   a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
    He ducked at the screechings of shells
   he ducked at the screechings of shells
    He heard the scream of the brakes
   he heard the scream of the brakes
   

verb

1. () Utter a shrill cry  ( pipe up , pipe , shrill , shriek )
   utter a shrill cry
     The child let out a piercing shriek when they saw the spider.
   The child let out a piercing shriek when they saw the spider.