fording

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun the act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse
verb cross a river where it's shallow

The fording of the river threw the hounds off for a time. — The Ontario Readers: Third Book, Ontario. Department of Education
So to avoid frequent fordings they followed the high ground, going devious, confusing miles. — The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure, Rex Beach
Kate again removed her shoes and stockings and puddled about that creek until she found a safe fording place. — Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1909 to 1922, L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery

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