Definition of
plodding has definitions from the field of work
1
[ noun ] (work) hard monotonous routine work

Synonyms

grind donkeywork drudgery

Used in print

(A.L. Kroeber, "Semantic Contribution of Lexicostatistic...)

If of the founders of glottochronology Swadesh has escaped our steady plodding , and Lees has repudiated his own share in the founding , that is no reason why we should swerve .

Related terms

labor labor

2
[ adjective ] (of movement) slow and laborious

Synonyms

leaden

Examples

"leaden steps"

Used in print

(William Maxwell, The Chateau....)

Through the open window they heard sounds below in the street : cartwheels , a tired horse 's plodding step , voices .

Related terms

effortful

3
[ noun ] the act of walking with a slow heavy gait

Related terms

walk slog

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

ploddingly pleading pleadingly plating pleating plaything

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