Keening

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

The widow sat alone in her empty house, keening softly for the husband she had lost.

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

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

The injured bird emitted a keening cry, signaling its distress.