slog

Meanings

• Verb

  A word used to describe the act of moving heavy objects or material through mud or other difficult terrain.

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Pronunciation

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Variants

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slog , slogged , slogger , sloggers , slogging , slogs , slog it out

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Etymology

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Originally from the Norwegian word 'slegga' meaning 'to lay down' or 'to place'. The term came to be used in English during the 19th century to describe the laborious process of moving heavy objects through mud or other difficult terrain.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'slog' is often used in military contexts to describe the process of advancing through difficult terrain or enemy lines.

2. The term 'slogan' is derived from the word 'slog', meaning a phrase used to rally support or promote an idea. The two words share a common origin and meaning.

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Related Concepts

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1. Labor: The process of physical or mental effort put into achieving a goal or producing something.

2. Mud: A thick, sticky substance made up of water and soil, often making it difficult to move through.

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Culture

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The term 'slog' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe the arduous nature of labor and the resilience of those who endure it. In music, there are several songs with the title 'Slog' that explore the themes of struggle and perseverance.

How to Memorize "slog"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heavy log being pulled through thick, wet mud by a team of workers. Visualize the mud clinging to the log and the workers' efforts to pull it free.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'slog' with the idea of hard work and perseverance. Think of the determination and grit required to move a heavy object through difficult terrain.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sentence 'Slog: Struggle and Labor Over Great Ground'.

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