Definition of EXERTION

exertion

Plural: exertions

Noun

  • Physical or mental effort; the act of applying force.
  • use of physical or mental energy; hard work
    • "they managed only with great exertion"
  • An expenditure of physical or mental effort.

Examples

  • Forming a seven-letter word required considerable EXERTION and a bit of luck.

Synonyms

effort, elbow grease, sweat, travail

Scrabble Score: 15

exertion: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
exertion: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
exertion: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

exertion: valid Words With Friends Word