plodder

as in snail
someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others the guide halted the tour group so that the plodders who had fallen behind could catch up

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snail
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  • Cone snails are one of the most venomous animals on Earth, with approximately 600-700 species of slugs in existence, according to the Ocean Conservancy (OC).
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
  • As Reva relates the stories of her three main characters—including one whose true passion is snail conservation—her novel hums with bruised faith in the irrational power of hope, whether for peace, love, endangered species, or familial reconciliation.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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“Plodder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plodder. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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