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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
/ ɒ /
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
- slang.a policeman
Derived Forms
- ˈǻ徱Բ, adjective
- ˈǻ徱Բly, adverb
- ˈǻ徱Բness, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ǻd noun
- ǻdԲ· adverb
- ǻdԲ·Ա noun
- dzܳpǻ verb (used with object) outplodded outplodding
- ܲ·ǻdԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of plod1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of plod1
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Example Sentences
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 mess”, while the Hollywood Reporter called it “stylish but plodding”.
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.
On that same solo album, Lynch covers “The Ballad of Hollis Brown,” using distorted vocals, diffracted keyboards and plodding beats to create a disorienting effect.
He "understands" the very vocal frustration of the fans made clear - again - as the players plodded off the pitch.
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