The table groaned under the weight of food.

Meaning: The piece of furniture that people put food on made a sound because there was too much food on it.

Choice of Words: Table is a piece of furniture with a flat top, groaned means made a low, deep sound, weight refers to the heaviness of an object, and food is anything that is eaten or drunk to provide nourishment.

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