belabour
/bɪˈleɪbər/
verb
- To explain or discuss something in too much detail, often to the point of being boring or annoying (British spelling).
- I don't want to belabour the issue, but we must address it.
- He belaboured his explanation until the audience lost interest.
- The politician belaboured the same point throughout the debate.
- To hit or beat someone or something repeatedly (British spelling).
- The carpenter belaboured the wood with his mallet.
- The waves belaboured the shore during the storm.
- She belaboured the carpet to remove the dust.
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