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plodding Definition


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plod
verb, intr plodded, plodding
    1. To walk slowly with a heavy tread.
      Thesaurus: trudge, drag, clump, lumber, slog, tramp, tread.
    2. To work slowly, methodically and thoroughly, if without inspiration.
noun
    1. A heavy walk.
Derivative: plodding
adj, noun
    Derivative: ploddingly
    adverb
      Etymology: 16c: an imitation of the sound of a heavy tread.



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