Shrilling (Noun)
Meaning
A continuing shrill noise; "the clash of swords and the shrilling of trumpets"--P. J. Searles.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The fire alarm's ear-piercing shrilling filled the hallway as it detected the rising smoke.
- Suddenly, the shrilling of a flute-like instrument cut through the air, beckoning everyone to gather.
- The shrilling of tires screeched through the air as the dragster sped down the asphalt track.
- In the midst of the battlefield, the shrilling of arrows whizzing through the air was a resounding warning.
- Amidst the excitement of the carnival, the shrilling of calliope music added to the festive atmosphere.