plod
walk heavily / work steadily / laborious pace
Intransitive VerbNoun
past: ploddedpp: ploddeding: plodding
This word evokes a sense of physical or mental heaviness, suggesting a lack of agility or inspiration. It describes a rhythmic but laborious effort where the primary characteristic is persistence despite a lack of speed or excitement. When used as a noun, it refers to the specific sound or manner of this heavy movement. Unlike a stroll or a march, a plod implies that the person is burdened, either by physical weight, difficult terrain, or sheer exhaustion.
Meanings
Intransitive Verb
[~][~ along][~ on]
To walk slowly and heavily, often because of exhaustion or the difficulty of the terrain.
"The hikers continued to plod through the deep snow for hours."