yard measure

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yard measure - a ruler or tape that is three feet long

ruler, rule - measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths

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'He is making game of us,' they said; and the shoemakers seized their yard measures and the tanners their leathern aprons and they gave Big Klaus a good beating.

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The freight yard measures 28 acres and needs to be expanded to 52 to make the project feasible.

CSX project in city still on track; Official hopes to negotiate property settlements

The freehold yard measures approximately 213 square metres and has a guide price of pounds 25,000.