laborsaving

la·bor·sav·ing

adj \ˈlā-bər-ˌsā-viŋ\

Definition of LABORSAVING

: adapted to replace or decrease human and especially manual labor <laborsaving machines>

Examples of LABORSAVING

1. <a new laborsaving device let us clean the house in half the time>

First Known Use of LABORSAVING

circa 1779

Related to LABORSAVING

Synonyms: automated, automatic, robotic, self-acting, self-operating, self-regulating

Antonyms: nonautomated, nonautomatic

Related Words: mechanical, motorized, nonmanual; computerized; aiding, helping; easing, relieving; time-saving; semiautomatic

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Rhymes with LABORSAVING

line engraving, steel engraving, wood engraving