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 marathon runner pushed through the pain with a keening determination, longing to cross the finish line.

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

The marathon runner felt a keening desire to cross the finish line and claim victory.