Definitions

1. verb

to put or place (something) in or on something else, especially a ship’s yard

“The sailors had to yat the heavy load onto the dock.”

2. noun

a yard or dock on the shore of a sea or lake, especially one used for loading and unloading ships

“The cargo was loaded onto the ship at the yat.”

3. interjection

used to express triumph or exultation

“I yated when I won the prize!”

4. archaic

a lord or noble, especially one of lower rank

“In medieval times, the villagers had to pay homage to their local yat.”