slog

[slog]

verb (used with object)

slogged, slogging 

1. to hit hard, as in boxing or cricket; slug.

2. to drive with blows.

verb (used without object)

slogged, slogging 

1. to deal heavy blows.

2. to walk or plod heavily.

3. to toil.

noun

1. a long, tiring walk or march.

2. long, laborious work.

3. a heavy blow.

slog

/ slɒɡ /

verb

1. to hit with heavy blows, as in boxing

2. (intr) to work hard; toil

3. (intr; foll by down, up, along, etc) to move with difficulty; plod

4. cricket to score freely by taking large swipes at the ball

noun

1. a tiring hike or walk

2. long exhausting work

3. a heavy blow or swipe

Other Word Forms

• slogger noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of slog¹

First recorded in 1850–55; variant of slug ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of slog¹

C19: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

If you thought getting approved for Medicaid was a huge slog through red tape, wait until you find out what comes next: The hustling for a placement in a good nursing home.

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In a separate appearance on CNBC, Johnston suggested that Disney was buckled up for the slog.

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JBS shares have only been trading on the New York Stock Exchange since June after a two-year slog through regulatory filings, shareholder votes, and public sparring with activists.

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The Times’ reporter wrote that the Lakers “stars slogged through” much of their win over the Miami Heat at Crypto this week.

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“If the filibuster is not terminated, then we will be in a slog, with the Democrats.”

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Related Words

• lumber 
• toil 
• tramp 
• trudge