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shrill [ʃrɪl] ADJ

shrill

shrill

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When defensive, it emits a shrill wail or squeal. en.wikipedia.org

Its fluted "klu-kluklu-kluee" call is less shrill than that of its near relatives. en.wikipedia.org

Other descriptions include a soft squeal or whistle and a shrill gull-like mewing. en.wikipedia.org

Spotted-necked otters are very vocal, uttering high, thin whistles and rapid shrill chatters. en.wikipedia.org

Some personal safety apps emit a loud intermittent shrill whistle, in the manner of a personal alarm. en.wikipedia.org

He inferred there must have been a signal of warning or command, high and shrill above the din which he did not hear. en.wikipedia.org

The call is a series of loud, shrill, piping notes. en.wikipedia.org

The accordance of the philomel is the same as for the violin; the timbre is shrill and crystal-like. en.wikipedia.org

This technique will give a very shrill, eerie sound, particularly useful in film music. en.wikipedia.org

It has a shrill "sirrrr" or "tsi-si-si" alarm call, and a thin "tsit" pre-flight call. en.wikipedia.org

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