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.

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

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

The keening smell of rotten eggs filled the kitchen, indicating a gas leak.

The keening smell of rotten eggs indicated a gas leak in the basement.

The eerie keening of the siren warned the residents of the impending storm.

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