hard labor

hard la·bor

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahrd ley-ber]
- /hɑrd ˈleɪ bər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahrd ley-ber]
- /hɑrd ˈleɪ bər/

Definitions of hard labor words

noun hard labor compulsory labor imposed upon criminals in addition to imprisonment, generally not exceeding ordinary labor in severity or amount. 1
uncountable noun hard labor Hard labor is hard physical work which people have to do as punishment for a crime. 0
noun hard labor compulsory physical labor imposed, together with imprisonment, as a punishment for some crimes 0
noun hard labor The forced servitude in the form of physically difficult labor, usually as a penal punishment. 0

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Origin of hard labor

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55

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Parts of speech for Hard labor

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hard labor popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hard labor usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for hard labor

noun hard labor

chain gang — In the United States, a chain gang is a group of prisoners who are chained together to do work outside their prison. Chain gangs existed especially in former times.
labor camp — Also called slave labor camp. a penal colony where inmates are forced to work.

All 2 Synonyms of hard labor