yards
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The distance between the goal lines in American football is 100 yards.
Definition:A standard American football field is 120 yards (109.728 meters) long, including the end zones.
Example:After the barbecue, the kids played tag in the backyard for an hour.
Definition:A space of land at the rear of a house or other building, typically enclosed by fences or walls and used for recreation or gardening.
Example:Every summer, our neighbors host a yard sale to clear out their extra stuff.
Definition:A sale where people sell their used or no longer needed items.
Example:The carpenter used a yardstick to measure the length of the board before cutting it.
Definition:A length measuring tool or one of a set of measuring rods of standard length used to compare the lengths of other things.
Example:The apartment is a five-minute walk from the city block where the museum is located.
Definition:The approximate distance a person can walk in the city before coming to the end of a street, usually about the length of a block or city lot.
Example:The grocery store is just a 10-minute walk from my house.
Definition:A distance that one can walk to a destination without any significant effort.
Example:The winning team had scored four tries, each worth five points, covering a total distance of more than 100 yards.
Definition:Refers to the result of a rugby match, which is often decided based on the number of points scored, and typically involves running several lengths of the playing field.
Example:I always visit the farmer's market every Sunday, where vendors sell fresh produce over a few city blocks.
Definition:A place or period of time where people gather to trade or purchase goods, especially in outdoor markets.
Example:The ancient terra cotta soldiers in the tomb of the first Emperor of China are life-size models, each standing about 6 feet tall, which is two yards.
Definition:A type of earthenware that is fired at a high temperature, making it hard and durable, often used to make ceramics or roof tiles.
Example:In medieval times, catapults could launch heavy projectiles for a great distance, sometimes over 100 yards.
Definition:Any object that is projected through space, especially a bullet or missile.
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