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 air raid siren's keening pierced through the city, signaling imminent danger.

The ancient ritual of keening has been passed down through generations in our family.

The traditional keening brought tears to the eyes of all those who listened, capturing the pain of loss in its rawest form.

In ancient Celtic rituals, women would often keening during funeral rites to honor the departed.

The keening aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the bakery.