ford the river
Frequency: 4.01.5 per million words
to cross a river by walking or driving through a shallow part
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- They had to ford the river as the bridge was out.
- Can we ford this river safely, or is it too deep?
- The pioneers often had to ford treacherous rivers on their journey west.
- If the water level is low enough, we can ford the river here.
- They attempted to ford the river at dawn before the current grew stronger.
- Our guide knew exactly where to ford the river to avoid the deep sections.
- Be careful when you ford the river; the rocks can be slippery.
- The jeep was designed to ford small rivers and streams.
- Having successfully forded the river, they continued their trek.
- We plan to ford the river tomorrow morning if the weather holds.