plod
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verb \ˈpläd\plod·dedplod·ding
Definition of PLOD
intransitive verb
1
: to work laboriously and monotonously : drudge
2
a : to walk heavily or slowly : trudge b : to proceed slowly or tediously <the movie's plot just plods along>
transitive verb
: to tread slowly or heavily along or over
— plod noun
— plod·der noun
— plod·ding·ly \ˈplä-diŋ-lē\ adverb
See Examples of PLOD
- We plodded through mud that came up past our ankles.
- I could hear my roommate plodding up the steps to our apartment.
- We plodded our way across the muddy field.
- He plodded through his work.
- The day was plodding along.
Origin of PLOD
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1562
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