1. past tense of ford; crossed a body of water at a shallow place

Examples

• The pioneers forded the river at its narrowest point.
• We forded the stream carefully to avoid slipping on the rocks.
• The cavalry forded the creek under cover of darkness.
• They forded several small brooks during their hike.
• The wagon train forded the shallow river without difficulty.
• Local guides showed us where the river could be safely forded.