1. plural of labour; physical or mental work, especially of a hard or fatiguing kind
Usage: British spelling
2. plural of labour; workers collectively, especially manual workers
Usage: British spelling

1. third person singular present of labour; works hard, especially at physical tasks
Usage: British spelling
2. third person singular present of labour; struggles or works with great effort
Usage: British spelling

Examples

• The construction project required the labours of dozens of skilled workers.
• She labours tirelessly in her garden every weekend.
• The factory depends on the labours of its dedicated workforce.
• He labours under the misconception that success comes easily.
• The book chronicles the labours of early pioneers.
• She labours to finish her dissertation before the deadline.
• The team’s labours finally paid off with a successful launch.