Keening

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the sidewalk.

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

The ancient ritual of keening has been passed down through generations in our family.

In ancient Celtic rituals, women would often keening during funeral rites to honor the departed.

The haunting melody of the keening bagpipes played at the memorial service brought a sense of solemnity to the occasion.

The marathon runner felt a keening desire to cross the finish line and claim victory.