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March 27, 2018 Word of the Day

backbreaking /ˈbækˌbreɪkɪŋ/ adjective
backbreaking
/ˈbækˌbreɪkɪŋ/
adjective
Backbreaking construction work
Backbreaking construction work
Definition of BACKBREAKING

[more backbreaking; most backbreaking]

: involving very difficult physical work or effort

  • backbreaking work

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