Pulleys creaked and groaned.

Meaning: This sentence describes the way that the pulleys work in a machine.

Choice of Words: The word "pulleys" refers to the wheels with a groove around the edge that are used to change the direction of a rope or belt. "Creaked" and "groaned" are both verbs that describe the sounds that the pulleys make.

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