plod
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/plɑːd/
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/plɒd/
to walk with slow, heavy steps, usually because you're tired
After a long day, they plodded wearily through the park.
a slow, heavy walk, often due to tiredness
After the long hike, they were left with a plod back to the car.
a humorous term for a junior police officer
The rookie was called 'plod' by the more experienced officers.