Keening

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

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

The young child stood by the graveside, keening for his pet dog that had passed away.

The lonely lighthouse emitted a keening beam of light that swept across the dark sea.

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