Screeching halt Crossword Clue

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Screeching halt Crossword Answer

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SCREECHING (noun)
1. sharp piercing cry
2. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
HALT (noun)
1. an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement
2. the state of inactivity following an interruption
HALT (verb)
1. cause to stop
2. stop from happening or developing
HALT (adjective)
1. disabled in the feet or legs

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