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 patient lay in the hospital bed, his keening thoughts consumed by the desire to be healthy again.

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

The traditional keening at the Irish wake added an emotional element to the farewell ceremony.

The character in the horror movie let out a keening scream that sent chills down the audience's spine.

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

The keening of the grieving widow touched the hearts of everyone present, evoking a sense of empathy and compassion.