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LABOURING

(adj.sat, verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Labouring.

How to pronounce labouring:

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Labouring - as an adjective satellite

Doing arduous or unpleasant work

Example: "Drudging peasants"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drudging12laboring11toiling8

Labouring - as a verb

To toil, to work.

To belabour, to emphasise or expand upon (a point in a debate, etc).

Example: "I think we've all got the idea. there's no need to labour the point."

To be oppressed with difficulties or disease; to do one's work under conditions which make it especially hard or wearisome; to move slowly, as against opposition, or under a burden.

To suffer the pangs of childbirth.

To pitch or roll heavily, as a ship in a turbulent sea.

Labouring - as a noun

The act of one who labours; toil; work done.

Example Sentences

"He was a labouring man, earning his living through hard physical work."
"The labouring class is often overlooked and underappreciated."
"She had a labouring job, working long hours in a factory."
"He was a labouring apprentice, learning the trade from experienced craftsmen."
"The labouring population struggled to make ends meet."
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Word Game Points

Is LABOURING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, labouring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LABOURING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is LABOURING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, labouring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LABOURING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is LABOURING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, labouring is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LABOURING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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