Definitions

1. noun

A unit of length equal to three feet, used to measure distances or areas, especially in the United States.

“The garden took up most of the yard.”

2. noun

A space or area, especially the grounds surrounding a house or building, often used for recreation or as a garden.

“The family spent the afternoon in their yard playing games.”

3. noun

A unit of measurement in horse racing, equal to 660 yards or one eighth of a mile.

“The horse completed the yard in record time.”

4. verb

To manage or supervise a farm, estate, or other large property, especially one that produces crops or livestock.

“He yards several hundred acres of land to produce corn.”

5. verb

To maneuver or steer a vehicle, especially a ship or aircraft, into a specified position or course.

“The pilot yards the plane to avoid the storm.”

6. verb

To sort or classify something, especially in a specific order or category.

“The clerk yards the documents by date and importance.”

7. verb

To serve as a caretaker or manager of a farm, estate, or other property.

“He yards the estate for his employer.”