Swing creaked and groaned.

Meaning: The swing made a high-pitched noise and a sound of distress as the girl swung.

Choice of Words: Swing is a seat suspended from ropes or chains that can be swung back and forth. Creaked is the sound that something makes when it moves slowly and makes a high-pitched noise. Groaned is the sound that something makes when it is in pain or distress.

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