Keening

The keening whistle of the tea kettle signaled that the water had boiled.

The keening wail of the baby echoed through the nursery, causing concern among the caregivers.

The keening whistle of the teapot signaled that the water was boiling.

The keening cries of the wounded soldier could be heard from the battlefield.

The abandoned house stood in the distance, its broken windows and overgrown garden giving it a keening presence.

The air raid siren's keening pierced through the city, signaling imminent danger.

The traditional keening brought tears to the eyes of all those who listened, capturing the pain of loss in its rawest form.

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