Fjord — meaning in English

English meaning

• fjord noun A long, narrow inlet of the sea bordered by steep cliffs, typically carved by glaciers.
• ford noun A shallow part of a river or stream that can be crossed on foot, by horse, or by vehicle.

Senses

Fjord is used for these senses in English:

• fjord A long, narrow, deep inlet between cliffs.
• ford A stream; a current.

ford — full definition

1. noun A shallow part of a river or stream that can be crossed on foot, by horse, or by vehicle.
2. verb To cross a river or stream by walking or driving through the water.

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