ford a stream

Frequency: 4.51.9 per million words

to cross a stream by walking through the shallow water

streamVERB + stream (small river)

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Examples (10)

  • The adventurers planned to ford the stream before dusk.
  • Be careful when you ford the stream; the rocks are slippery.
  • We had to ford a small stream to continue our hike.
  • She cautiously forded the icy stream with her boots on.
  • Many pioneers would ford rivers and streams on their journey west.
  • Fording the stream proved to be easier than expected.
  • If the water level rises, we won't be able to ford the stream.
  • The guide showed them the best spot to ford the stream.
  • Despite the cold, they decided to ford the mountain stream.
  • You'll need waterproof shoes if you intend to ford this stream.