Keening

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 widow sat alone in her empty house, keening softly for the husband she had lost.

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

The keening smell of rotten eggs filled the kitchen, indicating a gas leak.

The marathon runner felt a keening desire to cross the finish line and claim victory.