slog | ||
1. | [ verb ] walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud | |
Synonyms: | plod trudge pad tramp footslog | |
Examples: | "Donkeys that plodded wearily in a circle around a gin" D.H. Lawrence |
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Related terms: | walk squelch infantryman plodder plodder stamper plodding | |
2. | [ verb ] (work) work doggedly or persistently | |
Synonyms: | peg_away keep_one's_nose_to_the_grindstone keep_one's_shoulder_to_the_wheel plug_away | |
Examples: | "She keeps plugging away at her dissertation" |
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Related terms: | work plodder | |
3. | [ verb ] strike heavily, esp. with the fist or a bat | |
Synonyms: | slug swig | |
Examples: | "He slugged me so hard that I passed out" |
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Related terms: | hit slugger | |
Similar spelling: |
slug slag Sligh slough sleigh Slaugh sls sloughy |