hardscrabble
(North America, of land) Requiring much work to farm, and ultimately not very productive.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(North America, of land) Requiring much work to farm, and ultimately not very productive.
his hardscrabble peanut farm
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(North America, by extension) Involving hard work and struggle.
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