Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Labour.
How to pronounce labour:
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Labour - as a noun
A social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
Example: "There is a shortage of skilled labor in this field"
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A political party formed in great britain in 1900; characterized by the promotion of labor's interests and formerly the socialization of key industries
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Concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
Example: "She was in labor for six hours"
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Productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
Example: "His labor did not require a great deal of skill"
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Labour - as a verb
Work hard
Example: "She was digging away at her math homework"
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Strive and make an effort to reach a goal
Example: "She tugged for years to make a decent living"
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Example Sentences
"The child's labour in the sugar cane field was deemed illegal and exploitative."
"The company outsourced its labour to a different country to reduce costs."
"She went into labour in the middle of the night and had to rush to the hospital."
"The politician spoke about the importance of protecting workers' rights and fair labour practices."
"The construction workers put in long hours of labour to finish the bridge on time."
Word Game Points
Is LABOUR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, labour is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LABOUR has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is LABOUR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, labour is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLABOUR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is LABOUR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, labour is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLABOUR has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
