Ford

usgb/fɔːrd/
noun

A shallow place in a river or stream where it's safe to cross.

We crossed the river at the ford.
Visual representation of "ford" - A shallow place in a river or stream where it's safe to cross

Often appears as...

  • cross the ford
  • ford the river
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Physical Crossing

Refers to an actual location in a body of water that is shallow enough to walk or drive through.

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The hikers found a ford to cross the river.
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Historical Relevance

Older times relied on fords before bridges, may appear in historical contexts or literature.

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The army used the old ford to move their cavalry across the stream.
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Geographical Importance

Often significant in geography and local history, can be landmarks or part of a place name.

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We visited the town of Oxford, which got its name from a cattle ford.
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