Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
physical-toll
Noun
/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl toʊl/
Definition
The term ‘physical toll’ refers to the damage or strain that physical activities or conditions impose on an individual’s body and health.
Examples
- After the marathon, the runner felt the physical toll of the intense training.
- Long hours of office work can take a significant physical toll on workers.
- The accident left him with injuries that created a lasting physical toll.
Meaning
It signifies the negative effects on one’s physical well-being resulting from stress, injury, or demanding activities.
Synonyms
- Physical strain
- Physical demand
- Wear and tear
