yard (EN)

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nom “yard”

1. une unité de longueur égale à 3 pieds ou environ 0,91 mètre
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   She needed two yards of fabric to make the dress for the party.
2. jardin
   They spent the afternoon gardening in their front yard to make it look beautiful for visitors.
3. cour
   The old train was kept in the railway yard until it could be repaired.
4. (nautique) une longue perche suspendue à un mât pour soutenir une voile
   During the storm, the sailors had to secure the yard to prevent damage to the sails.
5. (argot américain) cent dollars
   He sold his old laptop for a yard to save up for a new one.
6. (finance) un milliard de dollars
   The investment firm managed assets totaling over ten yards.
7. chez soi (argot britannique)
   After the concert, they invited friends back to their yard for a late-night snack.