yard

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A fundamental unit of length in both the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 3 feet, or 36 inches (0.9144 meter).

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A long tapering spar slung to a mast to support and spread the head of a square sail, lugsail, or lateen.

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A square yard.

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A cubic yard.

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A tract of ground next to, surrounding, or surrounded by a building or buildings.

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A tract of ground, often enclosed, used for a specific business or activity.

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A baseball park.

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An area where railroad trains are made up and cars are switched, stored, and serviced on tracks and sidings.