Labour
noun
Work, especially hard physical work.
The farmer spent a long day of labour in the fields
Often appears as...
- manual labour
- day's labour
noun
The process of childbirth from the start of contractions to delivery.
She was in labour for 16 hours
Often appears as...
- in labour
- labour pains
verb
Work hard, make a great effort.
She has been labouring to finish the project on time
Often appears as...
- labour over
- labour under
noun
A political party advocating the rights of working people.
He is a member of the Labour party
Often appears as...
- labour party
- labour government
noun
Work, especially hard physical work.
The farmer spent a long day of labour in the fields
Often appears as...
- manual labour
- day's labour
noun
The process of childbirth from the start of contractions to delivery.
She was in labour for 16 hours
Often appears as...
- in labour
- labour pains
verb
Work hard, make a great effort.
She has been labouring to finish the project on time
Often appears as...
- labour over
- labour under
noun
A political party advocating the rights of working people.
He is a member of the Labour party
Often appears as...
- labour party
- labour government
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Effort
Refers to work requiring bodily strength and stamina, often outdoors or in a craft.
Masonry is skilled labour demanding precision.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Paid
Can describe unpaid tasks like household duties or volunteer work.
She donated a day of labour to the community garden.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Varies
Intensity of labour can be 'light' or 'heavy' based on the physical demand.
Digging trenches is considered heavy labour.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Effort
Refers to work requiring bodily strength and stamina, often outdoors or in a craft.
Masonry is skilled labour demanding precision.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Paid
Can describe unpaid tasks like household duties or volunteer work.
She donated a day of labour to the community garden.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Varies
Intensity of labour can be 'light' or 'heavy' based on the physical demand.
Digging trenches is considered heavy labour.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Effort
Refers to work requiring bodily strength and stamina, often outdoors or in a craft.
Masonry is skilled labour demanding precision.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Paid
Can describe unpaid tasks like household duties or volunteer work.
She donated a day of labour to the community garden.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Varies
Intensity of labour can be 'light' or 'heavy' based on the physical demand.
Digging trenches is considered heavy labour.
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The history of human...
Doctors are called, and they think it's so serious that prayers are said for him in the local church. And it's only when they're preparing to return this young man home so that he can die, that they realize what's going on, because once they lift him onto the stretcher, his breathing becomes less labored. And by the time he's got to the gates of his hometown,
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Birth of Twin Tiger Cubs...
on and off, for the last five hours. We've just finished a period where there was a couple of hours of not really much activity. She's just getting to the point now where she's having some pretty regular and strong contractions. Kaitlyn is entering the advanced stages of labour.
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Tanner PIPE Dangerous Jobs
the countless generations who have labored before him in this 600 year old tannery I knew about the smell because before dropping out of school I used to come help my father in the tannery my first time here the smell was terrible I felt like I was suffocating I couldn't
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The Foul, Fascinating...
the countless generations who have labored before hemmed in this 600 year old tannery I knew about the smell because before dropping out of school I used to come help my father in the tannery my first time here the smell was terrible I felt like I was suffocating I
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Elephants Being...
They've also been seen to self-medicate, for example, chewing the leaves of medicinal trees to induce labour. These are skills a baby must learn and in turn pass on to the next generation. In fact, the saying an elephant never forgets is not so far from the truth.
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The myth of Hercules: 12...
But his victory held an even deeper importance. In overcoming the chaotic and monstrous forces of the world, the hero swept away what remained of the Titans’ primordial order, reshaping it into one where humanity could thrive. Through his labors,
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The design of the...
of what we think the universe might be like, using, essentially, some of the play principles and some of the design principles that, you know, humans have labored so hard to pick up, but apparently nature knew how to do at the beginning.
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How AI can save our...
to help our children find their way to survive and thrive in this brave new world? And with all the newfound wealth, should we not also make labors of love into careers and let elderly accompaniment or homeschooling become careers also?
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How to rebuild the world...
these are clearly ways of harnessing natural energy sources to save the labour of our own muscles and the most important part is a pair of cylindrical slabs the mill stones which turn over each other and grind that grain into
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3 lessons of revolutionar...
I have seen labors of love deliver us. My life on the frontlines of fighting hate in America has been a study in what I've come to call revolutionary love. Revolutionary love is the choice to enter into labor
Video examples
The history of human...
Doctors are called, and they think it's so serious that prayers are said for him in the local church. And it's only when they're preparing to return this young man home so that he can die, that they realize what's going on, because once they lift him onto the stretcher, his breathing becomes less labored. And by the time he's got to the gates of his hometown,
Video examples
Birth of Twin Tiger Cubs...
on and off, for the last five hours. We've just finished a period where there was a couple of hours of not really much activity. She's just getting to the point now where she's having some pretty regular and strong contractions. Kaitlyn is entering the advanced stages of labour.
Video examples
Tanner PIPE Dangerous Jobs
the countless generations who have labored before him in this 600 year old tannery I knew about the smell because before dropping out of school I used to come help my father in the tannery my first time here the smell was terrible I felt like I was suffocating I couldn't
Video examples
The Foul, Fascinating...
the countless generations who have labored before hemmed in this 600 year old tannery I knew about the smell because before dropping out of school I used to come help my father in the tannery my first time here the smell was terrible I felt like I was suffocating I
Video examples
Elephants Being...
They've also been seen to self-medicate, for example, chewing the leaves of medicinal trees to induce labour. These are skills a baby must learn and in turn pass on to the next generation. In fact, the saying an elephant never forgets is not so far from the truth.
Video examples
The myth of Hercules: 12...
But his victory held an even deeper importance. In overcoming the chaotic and monstrous forces of the world, the hero swept away what remained of the Titans’ primordial order, reshaping it into one where humanity could thrive. Through his labors,
Video examples
The design of the...
of what we think the universe might be like, using, essentially, some of the play principles and some of the design principles that, you know, humans have labored so hard to pick up, but apparently nature knew how to do at the beginning.
Video examples
How AI can save our...
to help our children find their way to survive and thrive in this brave new world? And with all the newfound wealth, should we not also make labors of love into careers and let elderly accompaniment or homeschooling become careers also?
Video examples
How to rebuild the world...
these are clearly ways of harnessing natural energy sources to save the labour of our own muscles and the most important part is a pair of cylindrical slabs the mill stones which turn over each other and grind that grain into
Video examples
3 lessons of revolutionar...
I have seen labors of love deliver us. My life on the frontlines of fighting hate in America has been a study in what I've come to call revolutionary love. Revolutionary love is the choice to enter into labor
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Guy Ryder
British Scientist
Child labour is a global problem that needs a response from all sides. This means measures to help reduce poverty, improve education, enforce laws, improve employment prospects for adults, and ensure there are no benefits in employing children under working age.
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Adam Smith
Scottish Economist
Labour was the first price, the original purchase - money that was paid for all things. It was not by gold or by silver, but by labour, that all wealth of the world was originally purchased.
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Kailash Satyarthi
Indian Activist
I am positive that I would see the end of child labour around the world in my lifetime, as the poorest of the poor have realised that education is a tool that can empower them.
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James Stephens
Irish Poet
Any fool can wash himself, but every wise man knows that it is an unnecessary labour, for nature will quickly reduce him to a natural and healthy dirtiness again.
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Yayoi Kusama
Japanese Artist
I have done all the work myself, not assistants. That's why I'm in a wheelchair: I've been doing it physically - it's hard labour - throughout my life.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
It has so happened in all ages of the world that some have labored, and others have, without labor, enjoyed a large proportion of the fruits.
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Michelangelo
Italian Artist
I am a poor man and of little worth, who is laboring in that art that God has given me in order to extend my life as long as possible.
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Grover Cleveland
American President
He mocks the people who proposes that the government shall protect the rich and that they in turn will care for the laboring poor.
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Liz Kendall
British Politician
Labour grew out of popular movements of mutualism and self-help.
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William Morris
English Designer
The reward of labour is life. Is that not enough?
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Guy Ryder
British Scientist
Child labour is a global problem that needs a response from all sides. This means measures to help reduce poverty, improve education, enforce laws, improve employment prospects for adults, and ensure there are no benefits in employing children under working age.
Quote examples
Adam Smith
Scottish Economist
Labour was the first price, the original purchase - money that was paid for all things. It was not by gold or by silver, but by labour, that all wealth of the world was originally purchased.
Quote examples
Kailash Satyarthi
Indian Activist
I am positive that I would see the end of child labour around the world in my lifetime, as the poorest of the poor have realised that education is a tool that can empower them.
Quote examples
James Stephens
Irish Poet
Any fool can wash himself, but every wise man knows that it is an unnecessary labour, for nature will quickly reduce him to a natural and healthy dirtiness again.
Quote examples
Yayoi Kusama
Japanese Artist
I have done all the work myself, not assistants. That's why I'm in a wheelchair: I've been doing it physically - it's hard labour - throughout my life.
Quote examples
Abraham Lincoln
American President
It has so happened in all ages of the world that some have labored, and others have, without labor, enjoyed a large proportion of the fruits.
Quote examples
Michelangelo
Italian Artist
I am a poor man and of little worth, who is laboring in that art that God has given me in order to extend my life as long as possible.
Quote examples
Grover Cleveland
American President
He mocks the people who proposes that the government shall protect the rich and that they in turn will care for the laboring poor.
Quote examples
Liz Kendall
British Politician
Labour grew out of popular movements of mutualism and self-help.
Quote examples
William Morris
English Designer
The reward of labour is life. Is that not enough?
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