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ford

noun, verb
/fɔːrd/

Meaning

A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.

Example Sentences

The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.

Synonyms

crossing, shallow passage, wade

Antonyms

deep water, abyss

Collocations

ford the river, shallow ford, dangerous ford

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