yard

noun

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).

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

A square yard.

A cubic yard.

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