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 keening voices of the choir conveyed the deep sorrow of the funeral service.

The character in the novel was portrayed as a keening figure, forever yearning for redemption and forgiveness.

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

The old man sat by the grave, keening softly for his departed wife.

The haunting sound of keening filled the air as the people paid their respects to the fallen soldiers.

The keening shriek of the fireworks lit up the night sky.

The somber, keening notes of the bagpipes filled the air at the memorial service, evoking a sense of solemnity and remembrance.

The lonely lighthouse emitted a keening beam of light that swept across the dark sea.

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