Meaning of the word travail in English
What does travail mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
travail
US /treˈveɪl/
UK /ˈtræv.eɪl/
Noun
painful or laborious effort; a situation of great difficulty or suffering
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The book describes the travails of a family during the war.
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After much travail, they finally reached the summit.
Verb
to engage in painful or laborious effort
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He travailed for years to finish his masterpiece.
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They travailed through the storm to reach safety.