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 old graveyard was filled with the sound of keening voices as mourners gathered to pay their respects.

The patient lay in the hospital bed, his keening thoughts consumed by the desire to be healthy again.

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

The singer's voice soared in a beautiful keening note, captivating the audience.

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

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

The keening of the grieving widow touched the hearts of everyone present, evoking a sense of empathy and compassion.