yard

1. yard (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A small, usually uncultivated area adjoining or (now especially) within the precincts of a house or other building.

Example: 'Twas early June, the new grass was flourishing everywheres, the posies in the yard—peonies and such—in full bloom, the sun was shining, and the water of the bay was blue, with light green streaks where the shoal showed.

2. yard (noun) — sense 2

Definition: The property surrounding one's house, typically dominated by one's lawn.

3. yard (noun) — sense 3

Definition: An enclosed outdoors area designated for a specific purpose, e.g. on farms, railways etc.

Example: A little further on, to the right, was a large garage, where the charabancs stood, half in and half out of the yard.

4. yard (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To confine to a yard.

Example: As they reached the door, Bose, having yarded the cows, was stealing around the corner of the pig-sty, and making for the woods.