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.

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

The traditional keening at the Irish wake added an emotional element to the farewell ceremony.

The sailor set sail with a keening longing for adventure, eager to explore uncharted waters.

The haunting melody of keening echoed through the ancient ruins, commemorating the souls who had departed.