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plodder

British  
/ ˈplɒdə /

noun

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

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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 • Feb. 29, 2024

In his last showing before the fight, Leonard looked dull against Sparring Plodder Quincy Taylor, a light-heavy.

From Time Magazine Archive

You see Colonel Plodder has only two troops up there, and he will need all his infantry to defend the post.

From A Daughter of the Sioux A Tale of the Indian frontier by Deming, Edwin Willard

The next day Plodder had a long talk with Calvin.

From Campaigning with Crook and Stories of Army Life by King, Charles

It used to be asserted of Plodder that he was figuring for the Signal Corps.

From Campaigning with Crook and Stories of Army Life by King, Charles

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