Definition

Adjective: Having or keeping the feet or shoes dry; not getting one's feet wet.

Usage

The adjective "dry-shod" describes a state or manner of crossing or traversing an area, typically one that is wet or covered in water, without moisture reaching one's feet or footwear. It is a somewhat formal or literary term.

Examples

• The ancient land bridge allowed early humans to migrate dry-shod from one continent to another.
• Thanks to the stepping stones, she was able to cross the stream dry-shod.
• The path was so well constructed that we completed the hike dry-shod despite the recent rains.

Advanced Usage

• Used adverbially: While primarily an adjective, "dry-shod" can function as an adverb, modifying a verb of motion.
  • They walked dry-shod across the muddy field on the raised boardwalk.

Variants and Related Words

• Unwetted (adj.): Not made wet. (A more general synonym).
• Dry-footed (adj.): Having dry feet. (A near-identical, though less common, variant).

Synonyms

• With dry feet
• Without getting one's feet wet

Antonyms

• Wet-shod
• Soaked
• Drenched

Adjective

1. having or keeping the feet or shoes dry
   • a land bridge over which man and beasts could have crossed dry-shod