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groan

/ˈgroʊn/

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verb

groans; groaned; groaning

[no obj] :to make a deep sound because of pain or some strong emotion (such as grief or disappointment)

The wounded man groaned in/with pain.

She groaned when she saw the bill.

She groaned silently/inwardly when she saw the bill. [=she was upset when she saw the bill but she did not actually groan]

[+ obj] :to say (something that expresses annoyance or unhappiness)

Oh, no, she groaned, I'm going to have to start all over.

She groaned that she would have to start all over.

[no obj] :to complain about something

Merchants are groaning over slow holiday sales.

He's always moaning and groaning about his salary.

[no obj] :to make a deep sound caused especially by weight or pressure

The chair groaned under his weight.

groaning bookshelves = bookshelves groaning with (the weight of their) books [=bookshelves filled with books]