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 old haunted house echoed with the keening cries of unseen spirits.

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

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

The ancient ritual involved participants keening together to honor their ancestors.

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

The sound of keening could be heard from afar, drawing people to the funeral grounds to pay their respects.

The keening voices of the choir brought tears to the audience's eyes.