Meaning of the word ford in English

What does ford mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ford

US /fɔːrd/
UK /fɔːd/

Noun

a shallow place in a river or stream allowing one to walk or drive across

Example:
The travelers crossed the river at the shallow ford.
They had to find a safe ford to continue their journey.

Verb

to cross a river or stream at a shallow place

Example:
We decided to ford the river rather than take the long bridge.
The horses were trained to ford streams safely.

Trademark

an American multinational automaker, founded by Henry Ford

Example:
My first car was a classic Ford Mustang.
The company announced a new line of electric Ford trucks.