labor-intensive

/lˈeɪbəɹɪntˈɛnsɪv/

/lˈeɪbɚɹɪntˈɛnsɪv/

labor-intensive

requiring a large expenditure of labor but not much capital

Examples

1. Very labor-intensive doll to make.

2. These time-consuming and labor-intensive techniques have a major impact on the flavor and final value of Nont durian.

3. But also, harvesting moss is a tremendously labor-intensive process.

4. It's labor-intensive work, insulation, windows, painting, boilers, roofs.