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 cries of the wounded soldier could be heard from the battlefield.

As the fog rolled in, a keening foghorn warned ships of the treacherous rocks ahead.

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

The traditional keening at the Irish wake added an emotional element to the farewell ceremony.

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