Labour

usgb/ˈleɪbər/
noun

Work, especially hard physical work.

The farmer spent a long day of labour in the fields
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Often appears as...

  • manual labour
  • day's labour
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Physical Effort

Refers to work requiring bodily strength and stamina, often outdoors or in a craft.

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Masonry is skilled labour demanding precision.
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Not Always Paid

Can describe unpaid tasks like household duties or volunteer work.

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She donated a day of labour to the community garden.
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Intensity Varies

Intensity of labour can be 'light' or 'heavy' based on the physical demand.

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Digging trenches is considered heavy labour.
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