Meaning of the word backbreaking in English

What does backbreaking mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

backbreaking

US /ˈbækˌbreɪ.kɪŋ/
UK /ˈbækˌbreɪ.kɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

needing a lot of hard, physical effort and making you feel extremely tired:

Example:
Digging the vegetable garden was backbreaking work.
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