Meaning Of The Word Yard

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Yard Meaning

Yard Definition
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What's The Definition Of Yard?

yard
A yard is a unit of length equal to thirty-six inches or approximately 91.4 centimetres.

yard in American English 1
a unit of length in the FPS system, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches (0.9144 meter): abbrev. yd
noun: a common unit of linear measure in English-speaking countries, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches, and equivalent to 0.9144 meter

yard in American English 2
the space or grounds surrounding or surrounded by a building or group of buildings
noun: the ground that immediately adjoins or surrounds a house, public building, or other structure

Yard in British English
noun

yard in British English 1
noun: a unit of length equal to 3 feet and defined in 1963 as exactly 0.9144 metre

yard in British English 2
noun: a piece of enclosed ground, usually either paved or laid with concrete and often adjoining or surrounded by a building or buildings

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