yard Definition

yard¹
noun

1. In the imperial system: a unit of length equal to 3 feet (0.9144m).
2. naut.
A long beam hung on a mast, from which to hang a sail.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon gierd rod.

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yard²
noun

1. An area of enclosed ground associated with a building.

Thesaurus: backyard, court, quadrangle.
2. An area of enclosed ground used for a special industrial purpose.

Example: a shipyard
(N Amer)
3. A garden.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon geard fence or enclosure.