- productive work, esp physical toil done for wages
- the people, class, or workers involved in this, esp in contrast to management, capital, etc
- (as modifier)
- difficult or arduous work or effort
- (in combination)
- a particular job or task, esp of a difficult nature
- the process or effort of childbirth or the time during which this takes place
- (as modifier)
- something done for pleasure rather than gain
- to perform labour; work
- to strive or work hard (for something)
- to be burdened (by) or be at a disadvantage (because of)
- to make one's way with difficulty
- to deal with or treat too persistently
- (of a woman) to be in labour
- (of a ship) to pitch and toss
