Keening

The keening whistle of the tea kettle signaled that the water had boiled.

The keening whistle of the teapot signaled that the water was boiling.

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

The ancient ritual involved participants keening together to honor their ancestors.

The keening aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the bakery.

The character in the horror movie let out a keening scream that sent chills down the audience's spine.