affrap
/ˈæfræp/Definitions
1. noun
A harsh, screeching cry, especially of a bird, especially the sound of a gull.
“The affrap of the seagulls echoed through the beach.”
2. verb
To make a harsh, screeching cry, especially of a bird, or to produce a similar sound.
“The ship’s horn affrapped loudly in the stillness.”