toiling
verb (present participle)UK /ˈtɔɪlɪŋ/
US /ˈtɔɪlɪŋ/
Working very hard for a long time.
The farmers were toiling in the hot sun all day.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Moving slowly and with great effort.
The hikers were toiling up the steep hill.
3. Continuing to work on something difficult for a long time.
She was toiling away at her homework late into the night.
4. Struggling against something hard to overcome.
He was toiling against a strong wind on his bike.