yard (EN)

noun

noun “yard”

1. a unit of length equal to 3 feet or about 0.91 meters
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   She needed two yards of fabric to make the dress for the party.
2. an area of land next to or around a house or building, often covered with grass or plants
   They spent the afternoon gardening in their front yard to make it look beautiful for visitors.
3. an enclosed area used for a special purpose, such as storing or working with vehicles or goods
   The old train was kept in the railway yard until it could be repaired.
4. (nautical) a long pole hung across a mast to support a sail
   During the storm, the sailors had to secure the yard to prevent damage to the sails.
5. (US slang) one hundred dollars
   He sold his old laptop for a yard to save up for a new one.
6. (finance) a billion dollars
   The investment firm managed assets totaling over ten yards.
7. (UK slang) one's home
   After the concert, they invited friends back to their yard for a late-night snack.