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yard (EN)
zelfstandig naamwoord

zelfstandig naamwoord “yard”

enkelvoud yard, meervoud yards
  1. een lengtemaat gelijk aan 3 voet of ongeveer 0,91 meter
    She needed two yards of fabric to make the dress for the party.
  2. tuin
    They spent the afternoon gardening in their front yard to make it look beautiful for visitors.
  3. werf
    The old train was kept in the railway yard until it could be repaired.
  4. (luchtvaart) een lange paal die dwars op een mast hangt om een zeil te ondersteunen
    During the storm, the sailors had to secure the yard to prevent damage to the sails.
  5. (US slang) honderd dollar
    He sold his old laptop for a yard to save up for a new one.
  6. (financiën) een miljard dollar
    The investment firm managed assets totaling over ten yards.
  7. huis (informeel)
    After the concert, they invited friends back to their yard for a late-night snack.