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 notes of the bagpipes resonated through the air during the memorial ceremony.

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

The singer's voice soared in a beautiful keening note, captivating the audience.

As the casket was lowered into the ground, the mourners erupted in heart-wrenching keening, expressing their sorrow.

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