Dictionary  groanPronunciation: (grōn), [key] —n. 1. a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief: the groans of dying soldiers. 2. a deep, inarticulate sound uttered in derision, disapproval, desire, etc. 3. 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. —v.i. 1. to utter a deep, mournful sound expressive of pain or grief. 2. to make a deep, inarticulate sound expressive of derision, disapproval, desire, etc. 3. to make a sound resembling a groan; resound harshly: The steps of the old house groaned under my weight. 4. to be overburdened or overloaded. 5. to suffer greatly or lamentably: groaning under an intolerable burden. —v.t. to utter or express with groans. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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