ford — a shallow place in a river or stream where it can be crossed on foot or by vehicle
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a shallow place in a river or stream where it can be crossed on foot or by vehicle
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːrd/
Example Sentences
- The GPS couldn't help when they reached the ancient ford that wasn't on any modern map.
- During the drought, the river was so low that even grandma could ford it in her slippers.
- The delivery truck got stuck trying to ford the swollen creek after the storm.
ford
NOUN[/fɔːrd/]
a shallow place in a river or stream where it can be crossed on foot or by vehicle
The travelers ford the shallow river where the water runs low and clear.
With sword in hand, he moves toward the ford!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'ford,' related to Proto-Germanic 'furduz,' ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to go' or 'passage.' The word is cognate with German 'Furt' and Dutch 'voorde.'
Breakdown
ford (Old English) = a passageway or crossing point in water, from Proto-Germanic 'furduz' (passage, crossing)
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📝Examples
“The GPS couldn't help when they reached the ancient ford that wasn't on any modern map.”
“During the drought, the river was so low that even grandma could ford it in her slippers.”
“The delivery truck got stuck trying to ford the swollen creek after the storm.”
“Medieval travelers knew every ford and bridge on the trade routes.”
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