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.”

Synonyms

  • screech
  • squawk

Antonyms

  • silence
  • whisper