Meaning of the word squeals in English

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squeals

US /skwiːlz/
UK /skwiːlz/

Noun

a long, high-pitched cry or sound

Example:
The children let out excited squeals as they ran into the park.
We heard the squeals of the pigs from the farm.

Verb

1.

to make a long, high-pitched cry or sound

Example:
The baby squeals with delight when he sees his mother.
The tires squeal as the car turns the corner.
2.

to inform on someone to the authorities

Example:
He threatened to squeal on his accomplices if he got caught.
Don't squeal on me!
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