Definitions

1. noun

a mass of rock debris resulting from mountain erosion, typically found at the foot of a mountain

“The hikers had to navigate through a scree slope to reach the summit.”

2. verb

to produce a harsh, grinding noise, typically when a vehicle’s tires drive on loose gravel or small rocks

“The car began to scree when it hit the patch of gravel on the road.”

3. verb

to make a sudden, sharp noise, typically when a rock or pebble is kicked or slid

“The kid scree’d the rock down the hill, laughing at the sound it made.”