wades

An act of wading.

“We had to be careful during our dangerous wade across the river.}}”

A ford; a place to cross a river.

To walk through water or something that impedes progress.

To progress with difficulty

“to wade through a dull book”

To walk through (water or similar impediment); to pass through by wading

“wading swamps and rivers”

To enter recklessly.

“to wade into a fight or a debate”