Pronunciation: /plɑd/
noun a slow, laborious walk or movement
A1 The plod of the horse's hooves could be heard in the distance.
A2 The plod of the old man's footsteps echoed through the empty hallway.
B1 The plod of the workers as they carried heavy boxes up the stairs was slow but steady.
B2 The plod of the marathon runner's feet could be heard as he approached the finish line.
C1 The plod of the explorers as they trudged through the thick jungle was filled with determination.
C2 The plod of the marching band's drums set the pace for the entire parade.
verb to walk or move slowly and heavily
A1 The tired hiker plodded along the trail slowly.
A2 The old man plodded through his daily routine with a heavy heart.
B1 She plodded through her homework, determined to finish it before dinner.
B2 Despite the rain, the marathon runner plodded on towards the finish line.
C1 The researcher plodded through volumes of data to find the key patterns.
C2 The detective plodded through the evidence, determined to solve the case.
formal The hikers continued to plod along the muddy trail, determined to reach the summit before nightfall.
informal I could hear my dog's heavy plod as he made his way up the stairs to greet me.
slang I had to plod through all of my homework before I could go out with my friends.
figurative Despite facing numerous obstacles, the team continued to plod forward towards their goal.
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