Keening

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

The ancient ritual of keening has been passed down through generations in our family.

The mournful keening of the women in black veils set a somber tone for the entire funeral procession.

The piercing sound of keening could be heard from miles away, signaling the loss of a respected community leader.

In ancient Celtic rituals, women would often keening during funeral rites to honor the departed.