<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.</li><li>A deep, inarticulate sound uttered in derision, disapproval, desire, etc.</li><li>A deep grating or creaking sound due to a sudden or continued overburdening, as with a great weight.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(Used without object) To utter a deep, mournful sound expressive of pain or grief.</li><li>To make a deep, inarticulate sound expressive of derision, disapproval, desire, etc.</li><li>To make a sound resembling a groan; resound harshly.</li><li>To be overburdened or overloaded.</li><li>To suffer greatly or lamentably; groaning under an intolerable burden.</li><li>(Used with object) To utter or express with groans.</li></ul>