GROAN


Meaning of GROAN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈgrōn ]

verb

Etymology: Middle English gronen, from Old English grānian; akin to Old High German grīnan to growl

Date: before 12th century

intransitive verb

1. : to utter a deep moan indicative of pain, grief, or annoyance

2. : to make a harsh sound (as of creaking) under sudden or prolonged strain

transitive verb

: to utter or express with groaning

• groan noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.