What is the meaning of screech?

noun

• A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry.
  • usage: "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes"
  • synonyms: screeching, shriek, shrieking, scream, screaming
• Sharp piercing cry.
  • usage: "her screaming attracted the neighbors"
  • synonyms: scream, screaming, shriek, shrieking, screeching

verb

• Make a high-pitched, screeching noise.
  • usage: "The door creaked when I opened it slowly"; "My car engine makes a whining noise"
  • synonyms: whine, squeak, creak, screak, skreak
• Utter a harsh abrupt scream.
  • synonyms: squawk, screak, skreak, skreigh