squawk
intransitive verbTo utter a harsh scream; screech.
intransitive verbTo complain or protest noisily or peevishly.
intransitive verbTo utter with or as if with a squawk.
nounA loud screech.
nounA noisy complaint.
To cry with a loud harsh voice; make a loud outcry, as a duck or other fowl when frightened.
nounA loud, harsh squeak or squall.
nounThe American night-heron: same as
To utter a shrill, abrupt scream; to squeak harshly.
intransitive verbthe missel turush; — so called from its note when alarmed.