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

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

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

The artist's brush moved across the canvas with a keening grace, expressing her deep longing for freedom.