Ford

/fɔrd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A shallow place in a body of water where one can cross.

The river had a safe ford that the travelers used to cross.

A place where a road or path crosses a stream or river.

They found an old ford to help them reach the other side of the valley.

verb

To cross a river or stream at a ford.

The pioneers had to ford the swollen river to continue their journey.

To wade across a body of water.

He decided to ford the creek rather than walking the long way around.

Old English 'ford', akin to German 'Furt'

ford across

To cross over a shallow body of water.

ford on foot

To walk across a shallow part of a river or stream.

crossing

A place where one can cross a river or stream.

shallow

A part of a body of water where it is not deep.

A popular American automobile company.

He's driving a Ford Mustang.

To engage in an effort that is risky but potentially rewarding.

We're going to ford ahead with the project despite the challenges.