Associations to the word «Ford»

Wiktionary

FORD, noun. A location where a stream is shallow and the bottom has good footing, making it possible to cross from one side to the other with no bridge, by walking, riding, or driving through the water; a crossing.
FORD, noun. A stream; a current.
FORD, verb. To cross a stream using a ford.
FORD, proper noun. A topographic surname​ for someone who lived near a ford.
FORD, noun. A make of car, named for Henry Ford.
FORD NATION, proper noun. (Canada) (politics) (collectively) The supporters of controversial former Toronto mayor Rob Ford.

Dictionary definition

FORD, noun. United States film maker (1896-1973).
FORD, noun. Grandson of Henry Ford (1917-1987).
FORD, noun. Son of Henry Ford (1893-1943).
FORD, noun. English writer and editor (1873-1939).
FORD, noun. 38th President of the United States; appointed vice president and succeeded Nixon when Nixon resigned (1913-).
FORD, noun. United States manufacturer of automobiles who pioneered mass production (1863-1947).
FORD, noun. A shallow area in a stream that can be forded.
FORD, noun. The act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse.
FORD, verb. Cross a river where it's shallow.

Wise words

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