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yardage¹ Definition

yard·age (yärdij)

noun

  1. measurement in yards
  2. the extent or amount of something so measured
  3. ☆ distance covered in advancing a football

yardage² Definition

yard·age (yärdij)

noun

  1. the use of a yard for storage, as for cattle at a railroad station
  2. the charge for this

yardage Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • make: We played some really good rugby with the forward dominating the scrum and making excellent yardage with ball in hand.
  • gain: Penguin or Pingu launch the rules are simple you simply batter the poor defenseless creature with a club and attempt to gain maximum yardage.
  • add: Nail down the stroke technique first, then think about adding the yardage.

Adjective modifier

  • total: I don't look at my scorecard and panic about the total yardage.
  • more: Much more yardage and it would be a par five.

Modifies a noun

  • book: While browsing, be sure to grab a yardage book for tips on how to play the course.
  • chart: Chapters on getting started, choosing equipment, technique, practice, competitions and rules include tip boxes, expected yardage charts and artworks.

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