plod

plod
1. noun /plɒd/
a) A slow or labored walk or other motion or activity.

We started at a brisk walk and ended at a plod.

b) the police, police officers
2. verb /plɒd/
a) To walk or move slowly and heavily or laboriously (+ on, through, over).
b) To trudge over or through. ,

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