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noun \ˈfrd\

Definition of FORD

: a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading

Examples of FORD

  1. <didn't attempt getting the horses across the stream until we had reached the ford>

Origin of FORD

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Norse fjǫrthr fjord, Latin portus port, Old English faran to go — more at fare
First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to FORD

Synonyms: shoal, shallow(s)
Related Words: bank, bar, sandbank, sandbar, towhead
Near Antonyms: trench; abyss, deep, depth, gulf
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