Keening

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

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

The artist's brush moved across the canvas with a keening grace, expressing her deep longing for freedom.

The haunting sound of keening echoed through the village as news of the tragedy spread.

The keening mother held her child's lifeless body, overcome with grief.

The keening tone of his voice conveyed the depth of his heartbreak.