slog

American  

[slog] / slɒg /

verb (used with object)

slogged, slogging

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

2. to drive with blows.

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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 British  

/ 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

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noun

1. a tiring hike or walk

2. long exhausting work

3. a heavy blow or swipe

Other Word Forms

• slogger noun

Etymology

Origin of slog

First recorded in 1850–55; variant of slug ²

Example Sentences

Fundraising for healthcare venture capitalists these days is a slog—but some are overcoming a tough market to corral new investment pools.

From The Wall Street Journal

That was a tough chance but Rashid would be disappointed not to take a chance off his own bowling when Rutherford skied a slog sweep in the 18th over.

From BBC

He slogged forward, curious to see where the water came from.

From Literature

But with Olympic gold in their sights, the U.S. slogged through an uneven two days in the event they were expected to dominate.

From The Wall Street Journal

They all slogged back up to the ridge, mad as wet hens … or maybe drenched roosters.

From Literature

Related Words

• lumber
• toil
• tramp
• trudge