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