ford

🇺🇸 /fɔːrd/ 🇬🇧 /fɔːd/
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noun
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a shallow part of a river or stream that you can cross on foot or in a vehicle

We found a safe ford to cross the river.

verb
R

to cross a river or stream, especially at a shallow part

The group decided to ford the stream before nightfall.

translation

n. a shallow part of a river or stream that you can cross on foot or in a vehicle
v. to cross a river or stream, especially at a shallow part

Word Forms

Progressive fording
Past forded
3rd Present fords
Plural fords
Perfect forded