1. to walk slowly and heavily, especially with effort
2. to work slowly and steadily at something, often in a boring way

1. a slow, heavy walk

Examples

• The tired hikers plodded up the steep mountain trail.
• She plodded through the deep snow to reach the cabin.
• He plodded through his homework assignment late into the night.
• The students plodded along with their research project.
• The horse began a steady plod across the muddy field.
• After the long day, his walk home was just a weary plod.