The tires screeched as they turned.

Meaning: The car's tires made a loud, unpleasant noise as the car turned.

Choice of Words: Tires are the round, rubber parts of a car that touch the road. Screeched is a verb that means to make a high-pitched, unpleasant sound. Turned is a verb that means to change direction or position.

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