trudge

[ truhj ]
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verb (used without object),trudged, trudg·ing.
  1. to walk, especially laboriously or wearily: to trudge up a long flight of steps.

verb (used with object),trudged, trudg·ing.
  1. to walk laboriously or wearily along or over: He trudged the deserted road for hours.

noun
  1. a laborious or tiring walk; tramp.

Origin of trudge

1
First recorded in 1540–50; perhaps blend of tread and drudge

synonym study For trudge

1. See pace1.

Other words for trudge

Other words from trudge

  • trudger, noun

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How to use trudge in a sentence

  • Madame Coquereau, in spite of her sixty-five years trudged along with springing step.

  • He trudged across burning lava on which his feet left their imprint; he had the appearance of a desperately dogged traveller.

    Honey-Bee | Anatole France
  • Master and man had trudged through the gloom for nearly an hour when they were astonished to see a brilliant light.

    Honey-Bee | Anatole France
  • Then I went quickly down into the valley,—for I was late,—and trudged eagerly on to Sunburst.

    Mrs. Falchion, Complete | Gilbert Parker
  • But her legs did feel tired, as she trudged over the moor, and her steps dragged heavily.

    The Underworld | James C. Welsh

British Dictionary definitions for trudge

trudge

/ (trʌdʒ) /


verb
  1. (intr) to walk or plod heavily or wearily

  2. (tr) to pass through or over by trudging

noun
  1. a long tiring walk

Origin of trudge

1
C16: of obscure origin

Derived forms of trudge

  • trudger, noun

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