he set to work again and made the snow fly in all directions around him. After some further toil his efforts were rewarded, and a very shabby door-mat lay exposed to view.
A net or snare; any thread, web, or string spread for taking prey; usually in the plural
When people toil, they work very hard doing unpleasant or tiring tasks. People who toiled in dim, dank factories were too exhausted to enjoy their family life Workers toiled long hours. Toil away means the same as toil. She has toiled away at the violin for years Nora toils away serving burgers at the local cafe