water crossing

Ford or bridge

A water crossing is a place where a road, trail, or path passes through or over a body of water.

The term often implies a ford or shallow stretch where vehicles or pedestrians can wade across: The trail guide warned us about a tricky water crossing ahead.

It may also refer to bridges, ferries, or other means of traversing water obstacles.

Related
  • ferryboatVessel for short crossings
  • fordWalkable river crossing
  • culvertTunnel for water passage
  • bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
  • kayakEnclosed single-person watercraft

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terrain type

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Path traversing terrain, not water

land bridge · mountain pass · desert crossing · tunnel · air route

movement vs barrier

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Water-holding barrier

levee · floodwall · blocked passage

barrier vs. passage

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Defensive water ditch

flooded road

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G