Ford ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Ford ( noun )

A shallow place in a river or stream where the water level is low enough to allow people, vehicles, or animals to cross.

Origin:

The term 'ford' comes from the old english word 'ford' meaning 'a shallow place in a river or stream that can be crossed by wading or on horseback.'.

Examples:

1. The pioneers had to ford the river in order to continue their journey.
2. We stopped at the ford to fill our water bottles and take a break.
3. The cattle were driven across the ford one by one by the cowboys.
4. It was a hot summer day and the kids were playing in the ford.
5. During the dry season, the ford was the only way to cross the river.

(As a verb)

Ford ( verb )

A shallow place in a river or stream where the water level is low enough to allow people, vehicles, or animals to cross.

Origin:

The term 'ford' comes from the old english word 'ford' meaning 'a shallow place in a river or stream that can be crossed by wading or on horseback.'.

Examples:

1. The pioneers had to ford the river in order to continue their journey.
2. We stopped at the ford to fill our water bottles and take a break.
3. The cattle were driven across the ford one by one by the cowboys.
4. It was a hot summer day and the kids were playing in the ford.
5. During the dry season, the ford was the only way to cross the river.