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ford
/fɔːrd/
Definition
1
A shallow place with good footing where a river or stream may be crossed on foot or by vehicle.
2
To cross a river, stream, or body of water at a shallow point.
3
A proper noun referring to Ford Motor Company, the American automotive manufacturer founded by Henry Ford.
Examples
The adventurous hipster tried to ford the creek in his designer wellies, only to end up channeling a soggy lumberjack vibe.
Cows don't need bridges; they just ford the river like it's a casual spa day in the shallows.
In a pinch, we decided to ford the stream rather than detour 10 miles—turns out, wet socks build character.
Medieval knights would ford perilous waters on horseback; modern ones just Google 'best off-road tires from Ford'.