Other Definitions shriek (enc)
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Shriek| Noun | 1. | shriek - sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors"cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell, call - a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience" | | | 2. | shriek - a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes"noise - sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound); "he enjoyed the street noises"; "they heard indistinct noises of people talking"; "during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels" | | | Verb | 1. | shriek - utter a shrill cry | |
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