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 /treˈveɪl/

Noun

1.

an unpleasant experience or situation, especially one that involves a lot of hard work or effort:

Example:
the recent travails of the airline industry
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