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ferried

The correct spelling is ferried.

How to pronounce ferried

verb

Say it like: Fer-ree-d

The correct spelling is ferried. To carry; transport; convey. For example: "Trucks plowed through the water to ferry flood victims to safety."

Usage Examples

Trucks plowed through the water to ferry flood victims to safety.

Being a good waiter takes more than the ability to ferry plates of food around a restaurant.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To carry; transport; convey.
  2. 2.To move someone or something from one place to another, usually repeatedly.
  3. 3.To carry or transport over a contracted body of water, as a river or strait, in a boat or other floating conveyance plying between opposite shores.
  4. 4.To pass over water in a boat or by ferry.

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