Keening

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the busy street.

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the sidewalk.

The abandoned graveyard was filled with the keening of the wind passing through the tombstones.

The keening of the steam whistle signaled the departure of the train from the platform.

The traditional keening at the Irish wake added an emotional element to the farewell ceremony.

The widow sat alone in her empty house, keening softly for the husband she had lost.

The keening sound of the foghorn guided ships safely through the thick mist.

The character in the horror movie let out a keening scream that sent chills down the audience's spine.

The sailor set sail with a keening longing for adventure, eager to explore uncharted waters.