Squawk /(skwa̤k)/

Squawk

v. i.

imp. & p. p. Squawked; p. pr. & vb. n. Squawking

  1. To utter a shrill, abrupt scream; to squeak harshly.

Phrases & Compounds
Squawking thrush
the missel turush; -- so called from its note when alarmed.

Squawk

n.
  1. Act of squawking; a harsh squeak.
  2. The American night heron. See under Night. (Zool.)

Phrases & Compounds
Squawk duck
the bimaculate duck (Anas glocitans). It has patches of reddish brown behind, and in front of, each eye.