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n. Woad.

 - vb. To go; to move forward. To walk in a substance that yields to the feet; to move, sinking at each step, as in water, mud, sand, etc. Hence, to move with difficulty or labor; to proceed lowly among objects or circumstances that constantly hinder or embarrass; as, to wade through a dull book. To pass or cross by wading; as, he waded he rivers and swamps.

 - n. The act of wading. [Colloq.]