Keening

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

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the busy street.

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

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the sidewalk.

The keening of the steam whistle signaled the departure of the train from the platform.

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.

The old man sat by the grave, keening softly for his departed wife.

The haunting sound of keening filled the air as the people paid their respects to the fallen soldiers.

The haunting melody of the keening bagpipes played at the memorial service brought a sense of solemnity to the occasion.

The keening sound of the foghorn guided ships safely through the thick mist.