Sounds that might accompany foot-dragging

I believe the answer is:

moans

(Other definitions for moans that I've seen before include "Complains" , "Grumbles" , "Whinges" , "Expressions of unhappiness" , "Trivial complaints" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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