Keening

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the busy street.

The keening cries of the wounded soldier could be heard from the battlefield.

The old woman's keening wails pierced the quiet night, mourning the loss of her husband.

The abandoned dog let out a keening howl, yearning for a loving home.

The keening cry of the wolf in the distance sent shivers down their spines.

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

The wounded animal emitted a haunting keening sound in the distance.

The mother's keening could be heard as she grieved over the loss of her child.