Definition of "plod" [plod]

• To move or walk heavily or laboriously; trudge: "donkeys that plodded wearily in a circle round a gin” ( D.H. Lawrence). (verb-intransitive)
• To work or act perseveringly or monotonously; drudge: plodding through a mountain of paperwork. (verb-intransitive)
• To trudge along or over. (verb-transitive)
• The act of moving or walking heavily and slowly. (noun)
• The sound made by a heavy step. (noun)

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• "I think that a word or two of support from a non-plod is needed here."
• "No longer used in plod work, they have transferred their comfort, strength and 100% waterproof qualities to 24/7 motorcycling."
• "Gradually the glass diminishes and gloom descends on the interior until eventually plod is forced to move out as the building closes its eyes for the big sleep."