Slogger

slog  (slg)

v. slogged, slog·ging, slogs

v.intr.

1. To walk or progress with a slow heavy pace; plod: slog across the swamp; slogged through both volumes.

2. To work diligently for long hours: slogged away at Latin.

v.tr.

1. To make (one's way) with a slow heavy pace against resistance.

2. To strike with heavy blows.

n.

1. A long exhausting march or hike: a slog through miles of jungle.

2. A long session of hard work: an 18-hour slog in the hay fields.

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[Perhaps alteration of slug³.]

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slogger n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	slogger - someone who walks in a laborious heavy-footed manner plodder, trudger pedestrian, footer, walker - a person who travels by foot
	2.	slogger - someone who works slowly and monotonously for long hours plodder drudge, hack, hacker - one who works hard at boring tasks
	3.	slogger - a boxer noted for an ability to deliver hard punches slugger boxer, pugilist - someone who fights with his fists for sport