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 keening cries of the bereaved could be heard at the gravesite.

The mourners' keening filled the air as they bid farewell to their beloved friend.

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

The keening of mourners echoed through the somber church as they bid farewell to their beloved pastor.

The ancient ritual involved participants keening together to honor their ancestors.

The injured bird emitted a keening cry, signaling its distress.

The women gathered in the cemetery, their voices intertwining in a mournful keening that honored the departed.

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