Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hard-labour
noun
/ˈhɑːrd ˈleɪbər/
Definition
Intensive physical work that requires significant effort and stamina.
Examples
- He spent the summer doing hard-labour on the construction site.
- The team was worn out after several days of hard-labour in the fields.
Meaning
Hard-labour refers to strenuous physical activity, often associated with manual tasks that demand a lot of strength and endurance.
Synonyms
- toil
- drudgery
- exertion
- struggle
- grind
