yds
Pronunciation: [jɪdz]
Word
Context: “measurement”
(noun) a yard is a unit of measurement that is used to measure distance. Think of it as a way to find out how long something is, like how far it is from one point to another.
Example
The garden is 10 yds long, which is about the same as 10 small steps.
Example
The car did not move more than 5 yds from where it started.
Example
How many yds is it from the school to the park?
Context: “sports”
(noun) in some sports, such as football, 'yds' is used to talk about how far a team has moved the ball down the field. It helps us understand how well the team is doing.
Example
The team gained 15 yds on that play!
Example
They lost 3 yds during that last attempt.
Example
How many yds did the team advance in the last quarter?
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