Pronunciation: /ˈfʊtˌslɔɡ/

Definitions of footslog

noun a long, tiring walk

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like footslog, I prefer taking the bus.

A2 The footslog through the forest was tiring but rewarding.

B1 The footslog up the mountain was challenging, but the view from the top was worth it.

B2 After a long footslog, we finally reached the campsite and set up our tents.

C1 The footslog across the desert tested our endurance and survival skills.

C2 Despite the difficult footslog, the team remained determined to reach the summit of the mountain.

verb to walk for a long distance, especially over rough terrain

Example Sentences

A1 I footslog through the snow to get to school every morning.

A2 The soldiers had to footslog for miles in the hot sun.

B1 After the car broke down, we had to footslog our way to the nearest gas station.

B2 Despite the difficult terrain, the hikers continued to footslog towards the summit.

C1 The marathon runners had to footslog through the rain and mud to reach the finish line.

C2 The explorers had to footslog through dense jungle vegetation to reach the hidden temple.

Examples of footslog in a Sentence

formal The soldiers had to footslog through the muddy terrain to reach their destination.

informal We had to footslog all the way up the hill to get to the concert.

slang I'm not looking forward to footslogging through this crowd to get to the front of the line.

figurative She felt like she was footslogging through paperwork all day at the office.

Grammatical Forms of footslog

past tense

footslugged

plural

footslugs

comparative

more footslog

superlative

most footslog

present tense

footslogs

future tense

will footslog

perfect tense

have footslogged

continuous tense

is footslogging

singular

footslog

positive degree

footslog

infinitive

to footslog

gerund

footslogging

participle

footslogged

Origin and Evolution of footslog

First Known Use: 1830 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'footslog' originated from the combination of 'foot' and 'slog', with 'foot' referring to walking on foot and 'slog' meaning to plod through mud or water.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of walking slowly and wearily, 'footslog' has evolved to also convey the idea of making a difficult or laborious journey on foot.