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grueling definition

gru·el·ing or gruelling gru′·el·ling (gro̵̅o̅′liŋ, gro̵̅o̅′ə liŋ)

adjective

extremely trying; exhausting

Etymology: prp. of obs. v. gruel, to punish < gruel

noun

Brit., Informal harsh treatment or punishment

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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