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

The old haunted house echoed with the keening cries of unseen spirits.

The wanderer stood on the mountaintop, feeling the keening wind against his face, yearning for freedom and adventure.

The character in the novel was portrayed as a keening figure, forever yearning for redemption and forgiveness.

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

The air raid siren's keening pierced through the city, signaling imminent danger.

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

The traveler explored foreign lands with a keening spirit, constantly seeking new experiences.