Definition

Noun: 1. The act of crossing a body of water at a point where it is not deep: This term specifically refers to fording—crossing a river, stream, or other waterway by wading or driving through it—at a location where the water is shallow.

Usage

• The term is used to describe a method of crossing a water obstacle.
• It often implies a deliberate choice of a crossing point due to the manageable water depth.
• It can be used in contexts ranging from outdoor recreation to military maneuvers.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The pioneers used shallow fording to get their wagons across the river.
  • During the hike, we found a spot for shallow fording to avoid the deep, swift current downstream.
  • The army's success depended on a rapid shallow fording of the creek.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often found in technical, historical, or outdoor guide contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
• It can be part of a compound noun phrase, such as "a shallow fording point" or "shallow fording capabilities."

Variants and Related Words

• Ford (verb/noun): To cross or a place to cross a river at a shallow point.
• Fording (noun): The general act of crossing a stream or river by wading.
• Crossing (noun): A more general term for a place or action of getting across.

Synonyms

• Shallow crossing
• Wading crossing

Notes

• "Shallow fording" is a specific type of fording. The adjective "shallow" is integral to the term, distinguishing it from a deep or dangerous ford.
• This is a compound noun. The core concept is "fording," with "shallow" specifying the condition.

Noun

1. fording at a shallow place