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nounconcluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
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nounuse of physical or mental energy; hard work
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verbwork hard
Synonyms & Similar Words
work trouble pull birth dig effort struggle sweat exercise fag labor application difficulty labour grind strain rubbing straining workout confinement exercising friction toil diligence overkill birthing exertion drudge childbed overexertion lying-in parturiency parturition giving birth premature labour premature labor elbow grease supererogation detrition least effort least resistance physical exercise physical exertion moil do work