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 patient lay in the hospital bed, his keening thoughts consumed by the desire to be healthy again.

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

The mourners joined in a collective keening, their voices blending in a sorrowful chorus that echoed through the valley.

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

The keening aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the bakery.

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

The keening voices of the choir brought tears to the audience's eyes.