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Vocabulary Entry
yard
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A yard is an area of land around a house or a unit of measurement equal to three feet.
Example Sentences
"The children played in the yard on a sunny day."
"We need to measure the garden in yards for the landscaping project."
"She stored the lawnmower in the shed at the back of the yard."
V
verb
To yard means to pull or draw something, typically toward oneself.
Example Sentences
"They yarded the heavy rope to pull the boat closer to the dock."
"He yarded the car back into the driveway after the trip."
"The dog yarded the stick from the bushes with excitement."