Ford

n. [A-S. ford, fyrd, Ger. furt, allied to Slav. brod, Gr. πόρος, A-S. faran, Eng. fare, Ger. fahren.]

1Sense 1. A place in a river, or other water, where it may be passed by man or beast on foot, or by wading.

At the ford of Jordan, whither all flock To the Baptist. Milton.

2Sense 2. A stream; a current.

With water of the ford Or of the clouds, to moisten their roots dry. Spencer.

[imp. & p. p. FORDED; p. pr. & vb. n. FORDING.] To pass or cross, as a river or other water, by treading or walking on the bottom; to pass through by wading; to wade through.