Definition & Meaning of "ford"in English

to ford

to cross a body of water by wading or driving through it at a shallow point

Examples

The explorers ford the river by carefully driving their off-road vehicles through the shallow water.

Last summer, we forded the creek on foot during our hiking trip in the mountains.

Ford

the act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse

a shallow part of a river or stream where it can be crossed by walking, riding, or driving

shallow

shoal

Examples

The travelers crossed the ford to reach the other side of the river safely.

The ancient village was built near a ford, providing easy access for trade and travel.

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