PLOD'DING, participle present tense Traveling or laboring with slow movement and steady diligence; studying closely but heavily. 1. adjective Industrious; diligent, but slow in contrivance or execution. PLOD'DING, noun Slow movement or study with steadiness or persevering industry.
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