Meanings
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1
noun
a shallow place in a river or stream where people, animals, or vehicles can cross without a bridge
The riders followed the track to a ford where the water reached the horses' knees.
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2
verb
to cross a river or stream at a shallow place
The expedition waited for the flood to fall before attempting to ford the river.
Thesaurus
Etymology
From Old English ford, related to faran, 'to go or travel.' The noun originally named a place of passage through water; the verb developed from using such a crossing.