Keening

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

The abandoned puppy let out a keening howl, desperately yearning for someone to rescue it.

The wounded animal emitted a keening cry, pleading for help.

The keening howls of the wolf pierced the silence of the night.

The keening shriek of the fireworks lit up the night sky.

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

The old television emitted a high-pitched keening noise whenever it was turned on.