intransitive. To scrape or rub on or against something; to make a grating noise. Also, to work into or through by means of pressure and friction…

To make a jarring or grating sound.

intransitive. To creak, make a grating noise.

intransitive. To rub against with a harsh, grinding noise; to move creakingly; to sound harshly.

intransitive. To produce a grating sound such as is caused by the crushing of grit; to move with such a grating noise.

intransitive. To make a harsh grating sound; to go about complaining in an irritating voice.

intransitive. To make a harsh grating noise.

intransitive. To make a harsh dry sound, as by grinding the jaws.