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.

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 young child stood by the graveside, keening for his pet dog that had passed away.

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.

The old television emitted a high-pitched keening noise whenever it was turned on.

The chilling keening of the banshee sent shivers down the spines of those who heard it.