tra·vail 
/trəˈveɪl/ noun
plural tra·vails /trəˈveɪl/ noun 1 [count] formal : a difficult experience or situation — usually plural ▪ The book describes the political travails of the President during his first year in office. 2 [noncount] literary : painful or difficult work or effort
▪ They finally succeeded after many months of travail.
▪ They finally succeeded after many months of travail.
