Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hard-labor
noun
/hɑrd ˈleɪbər/
Definition
Difficult and strenuous work, often requiring intense physical or mental effort.
Examples
- He spent many years in hard labor at the construction site.
- The prisoners were sentenced to hard labor for their crimes.
- Hard labor can take a toll on both the body and mind.
Meaning
Hard labor typically refers to work that is physically demanding and tiresome, often associated with jobs that require significant exertion.
Synonyms
- Strenuous work
- Manual labor
- Toil
- Drudgery
- Grind
