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 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 lonely lighthouse emitted a keening beam of light that swept across the dark sea.

The scientist dedicated countless hours to research, driven by a keening curiosity to unlock the mysteries of the universe.

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