squeal

nounmasculine/ˈɡĩʃu/low

guin·cho

Definition

A high-pitched, shrill cry or sound, especially from an animal or machine.

The mouse's squeal frightened her.

The squeal of the brakes was deafening.

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Common collocations

animal squealbrake squealhigh-pitched squealshrill squeal

Possivelmente onomatopeico, imitando um som agudo.