Keening

The keening whistle of the teapot signaled that the water was boiling.

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 howling wind created a keening sound as it swept through the narrow alleyways.

The mournful keening of the women in black veils set a somber tone for the entire funeral procession.

The keening odor of a skunk made everyone hold their breath as they passed by.

The eerie silence of the forest was broken only by the keening call of a distant owl.

The mournful cry of a loon pierced the stillness of the lake, creating a keening sound that echoed across the water.

The eagle soared above, keening its piercing call as it searched for prey.

The eagle soared in the sky, keening its majestic call.

The mourning dove perched on the tree branch, keening its sorrowful song.