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shrill [ʃrɪl] ADJ

shrill

пронзи́тельный

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It has been described as ape-like in appearance and standing between 8 and 10 feet tall with a shrill voice and skunk-like in fragrance. en.wikipedia.org

In one of these, a shah initially banned the playing of the pungi in his court due to its shrill sound. en.wikipedia.org

Its shrill call can be heard most often in the morning and evening. en.wikipedia.org

In the hands of a competent player, these upper notes are not especially loud or shrill. en.wikipedia.org

The animals communicate with one another through shrill whistles and squeaks. en.wikipedia.org

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

They have a distinctive shrill whistle followed by a rapid whinnying call. en.wikipedia.org

But her shrill, hectoring tone does her no favours. en.wikipedia.org

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

When he doesn't answer, she tries to whistle - and succeeds in blowing a shrill, ugly whistle. en.wikipedia.org

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