Alternative spelling of gruelling.

Alternative spelling of gruelling.

present participle of gruel

So difficult or taxing as to make one exhausted; backbreaking.

(racing) A race in which the animal being raced finishes in a state of physical exhaustion. / A gruelling ordeal.

present participle of gruel

In a gruff manner.

(mining) Money, materials, tools, food etc. provided to a prospector in return for a share in future profits.

(transitive) To supply such funds to.

In a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire.