Keening

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

The abandoned puppy let out a keening howl, desperately yearning for someone to rescue it.

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

The wounded animal emitted a keening cry, pleading for help.

The piercing sound of keening could be heard from miles away, signaling the loss of a respected community leader.

The keening howls of the wolf pierced the silence of the night.

The keening smell of rotten eggs filled the kitchen, indicating a gas leak.