Meaning : A unit of length equal to 3 feet. Defined as 91.44 centimeters. Originally taken to be the average length of a stride.
Synonyms : pace
Meaning : A tract of land enclosed for particular activities (sometimes paved and usually associated with buildings).
Example :
They opened a repair yard on the edge of town.
Meaning : A unit of volume (as for sand or gravel).
Synonyms : cubic yard
Meaning : A tract of land where logs are accumulated.
Meaning : An area having a network of railway tracks and sidings for storage and maintenance of cars and engines.
Synonyms : railway yard, railyard
Meaning : A long horizontal spar tapered at the end and used to support and spread a square sail or lateen.
Meaning : An enclosure for animals (as chicken or livestock).