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plod
[plod]
verb (used without object)
to walk heavily or move laboriously; trudge.
to plod under the weight of a burden.
to proceed in a tediously slow manner.
The play just plodded along in the second act.
to work with constant and monotonous perseverance; drudge.
Synonyms: , ,
verb (used with object)
to walk heavily over or along.
noun
the act or a course of plodding.
a sound of a heavy tread.
plod
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verb
to make (one's way) or walk along (a path, road, etc) with heavy usually slow steps
(intr) to work slowly and perseveringly
noun
the act of plodding
the sound of slow heavy steps
slangÌýa policeman
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- plodder noun
- ploddingly adverb
- ploddingness noun
- outplod verb (used with object)
- unplodding adjective
- ˈ±è±ô´Ç»å»å¾±²Ô²µ adjective
- ˈ±è±ô´Ç»å»å¾±²Ô²µly adverb
- ˈ±è±ô´Ç»å»å¾±²Ô²µness noun
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of plod1
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of plod1
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Example Sentences
What we don’t need now is for newly activated people to catch a ride on plodding Democratic donkeys.
In trying to make media-watching “easier,†tech has slowed the process to a maddening plod.
For years, modular companies have vowed to revolutionize the homebuilding industry only to fail spectacularly or plod along amid technological problems and skepticism about limited designs and quality.
The Guardian gave it just two stars, calling it a “disappointing messâ€, while the Hollywood Reporter called it “stylish but ploddingâ€.
The composer’s stunning brass and vital percussion push against the confines of his overtures, grabbing the audience by the collar and bringing them in close to hear every plodding, silvery note.
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