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
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The travelers crossed the river at the shallow ford.
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They had to find a safe ford to continue their journey.
Verb
to cross a river or stream at a shallow place
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We decided to ford the river rather than take the long bridge.
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The horses were trained to ford streams safely.
Trademark
an American multinational automaker, founded by Henry Ford
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My first car was a classic Ford Mustang.
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The company announced a new line of electric Ford trucks.