Meaning of the word yard in English

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yard

US /jɑːrd/
UK /jɑːrd/
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Noun

1.

a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet (0.9144 meter)

Example:
The fabric is three yards long.
He threw the ball ten yards.
2.

a piece of ground adjoining a house or other building, typically enclosed

Example:
The children played in the yard.
We have a big backyard with a fence around it.
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