screak

[ skreek ]

verb (used without object)

1. to screech.
2. to creak.

noun

1. a screech.
2. a creak.

screak

/ skriːk /

verb

1. intr to screech or creak

noun

1. a screech or creak

Derived Forms

• ˈscreaky, adjective

Other Words From

• screaky adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of screak¹

1490–1500; < Scandinavian; compare Norwegian skrike, Danish skrige; cognate with Old Norse skrækja to screech; screech

Word History and Origins

Origin of screak¹

C16: from Old Norse skrækja. See screech ¹, shriek

Example Sentences

Behold, I will screak under you as a wain screaketh that is laden with hay.

From Project Gutenberg

The death howl began to catch its measure by the boom and screak of these two instruments.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• blare
• holler
• howl
• roar
• screech
• shout
• shriek
• squeal
• wail
• yell