1. deep sounds expressing pain, distress, or annoyance

1. makes deep sounds expressing pain, distress, or annoyance
2. creaks or makes strained sounds under pressure or weight

Examples

• The patient’s groans could be heard down the hospital corridor.
• She groans every time she has to wake up early for work.
• The old wooden floor groans under the weight of heavy furniture.
• His groans of frustration filled the room during the difficult exam.
• The ship’s hull groans against the dock in rough weather.
• The audience groans at the comedian’s terrible puns.
• The tree groans and sways in the strong wind.