Meaning of the word "manual labour" in English

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

manual labour

US /ˈmæn.ju.əl ˈleɪ.bər/
UK /ˈmæn.ju.əl ˈleɪ.bər/

Noun

work requiring physical effort, especially when done by people rather than machines

Example:
The construction industry relies heavily on manual labour.
Many agricultural tasks still require significant manual labour.