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Meanings of shriek in English
Usage of shriek in English
1
Even the discordant shriek of the steam-whistle has been superseded in Freeland.
2
The shriek of the wind and the crash of waves grew louder.
3
The shriek was still ringing in my ears, when the captain roared-
4
Now and then from the harbour came the shriek of a siren.
5
The gargoyle took a step forward and she gave a small shriek.
6
A shriek of agony arose to his lips; but he checked it.
7
Suddenly, in the midst of the din, an appalling shriek was heard.
8
Finally he spread his wings and began to shriek in ear-splitting tones:
9
I let out a shriek and lost my grip on the box.
10
Again came the war-whoop, mingled with the death shriek of the wounded.
11
I started to tell; but I was interrupted by a piercing shriek.
12
Stuart shook him violently and shouted above the shriek of the wind.
13
Often however a piercing shriek was sufficient to produce the required action.
14
I try to shriek, but the sound gurgles unuttered in my throat.
15
But the female gave an almost-shriek and the two pogoshuffled pitifully away.
16
Again that shriek lifted into the night and echoed up the cañon.
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Shriek through the time
Shriek across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common