ALL meanings of groaning
groan
G g - noun groaning a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief: the groans of dying soldiers. 1
- noun groaning a deep, inarticulate sound uttered in derision, disapproval, desire, etc. 1
- noun groaning a deep grating or creaking sound due to a sudden or continued overburdening, as with a great weight: We heard the groan of the ropes as the crane lowered the heavy cargo into the ship's hold. 1
- verb without object groaning to utter a deep, mournful sound expressive of pain or grief. 1
- verb without object groaning to make a deep, inarticulate sound expressive of derision, disapproval, desire, etc. 1
- verb without object groaning to make a sound resembling a groan; resound harshly: The steps of the old house groaned under my weight. 1
- verb without object groaning to be overburdened or overloaded. 1
- verb without object groaning to suffer greatly or lamentably: groaning under an intolerable burden. 1
- verb with object groaning to utter or express with groans. 1
- noun groaning That groans. 1
- noun groaning A low sound associated with extended suffering, sorrow, and toil. 0
- noun groaning Making groans. 0
- verb groaning present participle of groan. 0
- adjective groaning (figuratively) Heavily laden, as if to creak under the strain. 0