The metal of the gate screeched and let go.

The metal screeched and groaned as they climbed onto the springs.

Metal screeched and squealed as it shuddered to a stop.

The metal screeched against the granite, and the shock was transmitted up the blade.

Metal screeched again, the last of the glass fell out of the door, and it slid open with a crash.

Metal screeched on metal as the defender hit the deck.

More metal screeched, the canopy cracked in half a dozen places, and then there was space and stars ahead.

Tearing metal screeched in the doorknob, followed by a snap as the lock broke.

Metal and stone screeched; Derec heard the concussion as the engine exploded.

Metal screeched against metal: all around the lab, air vents slammed closed.