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 young child stood by the graveside, keening for his pet dog that had passed away.

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

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

The keening tone of his voice conveyed the depth of his heartbreak.