Meaning

• Fluid that exits the body through pores in the skin usually due to physical stress and/or high temperature for the purpose of regulating body temperature and removing certain compounds from the circulation.

• The state of one who sweats; diaphoresis.

  "Just thinking about the interview tomorrow puts me into a nervous sweat."

• (especially WWI) A soldier (especially one who is old or experienced).

• The sweating sickness.

• Moisture issuing from any substance.

  "the sweat of hay or grain in a mow or stack"

• A short run by a racehorse as a form of exercise.

• Hard work; toil.