Definitions

1. noun

a piece of land surrounding a building, especially a house, for use as a garden or for other purposes

“The house had a large yard with a swimming pool.”

2. noun

a unit of length equal to 3 feet or 0.9144 meters

“The carpenter needed to measure the length of the yard for the new fence.”

3. verb

to bring or take (something) to or from a place, typically a house

“Can you yard the dog before you leave?”

4. verb

to arrange or prepare (something, especially livestock) for sale or transportation

“The farmer yarded the cattle before the auction.”

5. verb

to take or drive (a vehicle) to a place, especially a yard or a farm

“The farmer yarded the truck to the field.”