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squealing
(encz) | squealing,ječení n: Zdeněk Brož |
Squealing
(gcide) | Squeal \Squeal\ (skw[=e]l), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Squealed
(skw[=e]ld); p. pr. & vb. n. Squealing.] [Of Scand. origin;
cf. Sw. sqv[aum]la, Norw. skvella. Cf. Squeak, Squall.]
1. To cry with a sharp, shrill, prolonged sound, as certain
animals do, indicating want, displeasure, or pain.
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2. To turn informer; to betray a secret. [Slang]
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squealing
(wn) | squealing
adj 1: having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made
by a mouse or a rusty hinge [syn: screaky, screechy,
squeaking, squeaky, squealing] |
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screaky screechy squeaking squeaky squealing
(gcide) | high-pitched \high-pitched\ adj.
1. high in pitch or frequency; -- used of sounds and voices.
Opposite of low. [Narrower terms: {adenoidal, pinched,
nasal}; altissimo; alto; countertenor, alto;
falsetto; peaky, spiky; piping; shrill, sharp;
screaky, screechy, squeaking, squeaky, squealing;
soprano, treble; sopranino; tenor]
Syn: high.
[WordNet 1.5]
2. set at a sharp or high angle or slant; as, a high-pitched
roof.
Syn: steeply pitched, steep.
[WordNet 1.5] high-power |
Squealing
(gcide) | Squeal \Squeal\ (skw[=e]l), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Squealed
(skw[=e]ld); p. pr. & vb. n. Squealing.] [Of Scand. origin;
cf. Sw. sqv[aum]la, Norw. skvella. Cf. Squeak, Squall.]
1. To cry with a sharp, shrill, prolonged sound, as certain
animals do, indicating want, displeasure, or pain.
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2. To turn informer; to betray a secret. [Slang]
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