Keening

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the sidewalk.

The abandoned puppy let out a keening howl, desperately yearning for someone to rescue it.

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

The wounded animal emitted a keening cry, pleading for help.

The ancient ritual of keening has been passed down through generations in our family.

In ancient Celtic rituals, women would often keening during funeral rites to honor the departed.

The keening howls of the wolf pierced the silence of the night.

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