main yard
meɪn jɑːd
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Definition of main yard - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
architectureprimary outdoor area of a property
  • The kids played in the main yard all afternoon.
garden lawn yard
2.
maritimeDatedhorizontal spar on a sailing ship's mainmastDated
  • The crew hoisted the sails on the main yard as the wind picked up.
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Images of main yard

  • main yard: primary outdoor area of a property
    primary outdoor area of a property
  • main yard: horizontal spar on a sailing ship's mainmast
    horizontal spar on a sailing ship's mainmast

Expressions with main

main dragn.
primary street in a town or city
The parade took place on the main drag, attracting a large crowd.
main squeezen.
person's primary romantic partner
He introduced her as his main squeeze at the party.
main linen.
the main route in a transportation system
The train travels along the main line to the city.
in the mainexp.
for the most part
In the main, the project was successful.
main character syndromen.
tendency to view oneself as the protagonist in every situation
His main character syndrome makes him think every event revolves around him.
main buildingn.
most important or central building in a group
The main building is at the center of the campus.

Expressions with yard

go the extra yardv.
do more than what is expected
He went the extra yard to ensure the event was a success.
in someone's back yardprep.
happening nearby and affecting someone personally
The new policy changes are in our back yard.
by the yardadv.
in units of yards when measuring or selling
The fabric is sold by the yard.
chicken yardn.
enclosed area for keeping chickens
The farmer built a new chicken yard for his hens.
front yardn.
area in front of a house for garden, lawn, or decoration
The kids played in the front yard after school.
salvage yardn.
place where salvaged materials are stored and sold
He found the car parts he needed at the local salvage yard.
dirt yardn.
unpaved yard without grass or plants
The children played in the dirt yard.
railroad yardn.
area where trains are stored, maintained, or assembled
The locomotives were serviced in the railroad yard before their next journey.
side yardn.
area beside a house for outdoor activities
They planted flowers in the side yard.
wreck yardn.
place where wrecked vehicles are dismantled for parts
He found a replacement door at the wreck yard.

Terms related to main yard

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mainbracen.
maritime
rope used to control the main yard

Examples of main yard in a sentence

  • The main yard was beautifully landscaped for the event.
  • The main yard was damaged in the storm.
  • They repaired the main yard before setting sail.

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  1. French:cour principale, vergue principale, ...
  2. German:Hauptbereich, Hauptrah, ...
  3. Italian:cortile principale, pennone principale, ...
  4. Spanish:patio principal, verga mayor, ...
  5. Portuguese:pátio principal, verga principal, ...
  6. Chinese:主院子, 主桅横桁, ...
  7. Japanese:メインヤード, 主ヤード, ...
  8. Arabic:فِنَاء رَئِيسِي, عارضة رئيسية, ...
  9. Hebrew:חָצֵר עִקָּרִית, קוֹרַת מִפְרָשׁ רָאשִׁית, ...
  10. Russian:главный двор, главная рея, ...
  11. Ukrainian:головний двір, головний рей, ...
  12. Hindi:मुख्य आंगन, मुख्य यार्ड, ...

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