Keening

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

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

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

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

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