1. past tense of shriek; to utter a loud, piercing cry or scream, often expressing fear, pain, or excitement
She shrieked when she saw the spider on the wall.
Ela gritou quando viu a aranha na parede.
2. to make a loud, high-pitched sound
The tires shrieked as the car braked suddenly.
Os pneus gritaram quando o carro freou de repente.