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groaning
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As an adjective, groaning means that groans. As a noun, it means a low sound associated with extended suffering, sorrow, and toil.
Meanings of groaning
3 meaningsadjective
That groans.
figurativelyHeavily laden, as if to creak under the strain.
“We sat down to a groaning table and feasted all evening.”
noun
A low sound associated with extended suffering, sorrow, and toil.
Ellipsis of groaning time (childbirth, labour)
verb
Present participle of groan
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