The wagon creaked and groaned under the heavy load.

Meaning: The wagon made sounds like creeeeeeeeeeak and groooooaaaan because it was carrying too much weight.

Choice of Words: Creaked and Groaned are onomatopoeia. They imitate the sounds that the wagon made.

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The wagon moaned and complained under the weight of the cargo.

Meaning: This means that the wagon was making noises because it was carrying a lot of heavy things.

Choice of Words: Wagon is a type of vehicle that has wheels and is typically pulled by animals. Moaned means to make a low, mournful sound, like the sound of someone who is in pain or tired. Complained means to express dissatisfaction or unhappiness. Weight means the heaviness of something. Cargo means the goods that are being carried or transported.

The wagon cried out in protest as it carried the burden.

Meaning: This means that the wagon was making noises because it was carrying a lot of heavy things.

Choice of Words: Wagon is a type of vehicle that has wheels and is typically pulled by animals. Cried out means to make a loud noise, like the sound of someone who is in pain or upset. Protest means to express disapproval or objection. Burden means a heavy or difficult task or responsibility.

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