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 cries of the bereaved could be heard at the gravesite.

The character in the novel was portrayed as a keening figure, forever yearning for redemption and forgiveness.

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

The mourners' keening filled the air as they bid farewell to their beloved friend.

The traditional keening at the Irish wake added an emotional element to the farewell ceremony.

The keening of mourners echoed through the somber church as they bid farewell to their beloved pastor.

The women of the village gathered to keening when they heard the news of the shipwreck.

The keening sound of the foghorn guided ships safely through the thick mist.

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

The haunting sound of keening echoed through the village as news of the tragedy spread.

The keening mother held her child's lifeless body, overcome with grief.