Keening

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

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

The haunting melody of the keening bagpipes played at the memorial service brought a sense of solemnity to the occasion.

The scientist dedicated countless hours to research, driven by a keening curiosity to unlock the mysteries of the universe.

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

The sound of keening could be heard from afar, drawing people to the funeral grounds to pay their respects.