n. A harsh, shrill cry, as of one in acute pain or in fright; a shriek; a scream. [ 1913 Webster ]
Screech bird,
Screech thrush
Screech rain.
Screech hawk (Zool.),
Screech owl. (Zool.)
v. i.
n. pl. (Zool.) The picarian birds, as distinguished from the singing birds. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Like a screech; shrill and harsh. [ 1913 Webster ]