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.

As the fog rolled in, a keening foghorn warned ships of the treacherous rocks ahead.

The abandoned house stood in the distance, its broken windows and overgrown garden giving it a keening presence.

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 chilling keening of the banshee sent shivers down the spines of those who heard it.

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