ˈplodder

/ ˈplɒdə /

noun

1. a person who plods, esp one who works in a slow and persevering but uninspired manner

Example Sentences

Apprentice electrician Brian Rawsthorne was one of 11 men working deep under the ground in Golborne Colliery's Plodder Seam on 18 March 1979.

From BBC

As for Tatar, who led the Montreal Canadiens in scoring as recently as four seasons ago — and scored 20 goals for New Jersey last season — his game-winner Thursday was the difference between watching a skilled finisher vs. a plodder on a breakaway.

From Seattle Times

They’ve resorted to laying on the big body like some plodder team in a bid to break through the Kraken forecheck.

From Seattle Times

He rose to prominence as an ambitious plodder — as someone difficult for his colleagues to attack because he never had anything remotely interesting to say.

From Washington Post

In Washington he was a plodder and a plotter, eventually winning notice and repeatedly winning re-election.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• drudge