squeal
//skwiːl//
Verb
squealInfinitive
squealPresent tense
squealedPast tense
squealedPast participle
squealingPresent participle
squealsThird-person singular
1
To make a long, high-pitched cry or noise, typically expressing fear, pain, or excitement.
The children squealed with excitement when they saw the presents.
2
To inform on someone to the police or a person in authority.
He squealed to the police about the robbery.
Noun
squealSingular
squealsPlural
1
A long, high-pitched cry or noise.
The squeal of the brakes startled the pedestrians.