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 keening voices of the choir conveyed the deep sorrow of the funeral service.

As the fog rolled in, a keening foghorn warned ships of the treacherous rocks ahead.

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

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

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

The somber, keening notes of the bagpipes filled the air at the memorial service, evoking a sense of solemnity and remembrance.

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