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Cat-harping :: Cat-harping (n.) One of the short ropes or iron cramps used to brace in the shrouds toward the masts so a to give freer sweep to the yards.

Perch :: Perch (n.) A measure of length containing five and a half yards; a rod, or pole..

Yard :: Yard (v. t.) To confine (cattle) to the yard; to shut up, or keep, in a yard; as, to yard cows..

Panyard :: Panyard (n.) See Pannier.

Kirkyard :: Kirkyard (n.) A churchyard.

Footrope :: Footrope (n.) The rope rigged below a yard, upon which men stand when reefing or furling; -- formerly called a horse..

Grappling :: Grappling (n.) A grapple; a struggle. A match for yards in fight, in grappling for the bear..

Drop :: Drop (v. i.) To be deep in extent; to descend perpendicularly; as, her main topsail drops seventeen yards..

Yardland :: Yardland (n.) A measure of land of uncertain quantity, varying from fifteen to forty acres; a virgate..

Haggard :: Haggard (n.) A stackyard.

Bolt :: Bolt (n.) A compact package or roll of cloth, as of canvas or silk, often containing about forty yards..

Retail :: Retail (n.) To sell in small quantities, as by the single yard, pound, gallon, etc.; to sell directly to the consumer; as, to retail cloth or groceries..

Haw :: Haw (n.) A hedge; an inclosed garden or yard.

Rood :: Rood (n.) A measure of five and a half yards in length; a rod; a perch; a pole.

Lea :: Lea (n.) A measure of yarn; for linen, 300 yards; for cotton, 120 yards; a lay..

Yerd :: Yerd (n.) See 1st & 2d Yard.

Bantam :: Bantam (n.) A variety of small barnyard fowl, with feathered legs, probably brought from Bantam, a district of Java..

Halliard :: Halliard (n.) See Halyard.

Meteyard :: Meteyard (n.) A yard, staff, or rod, used as a measure..

Pea :: Pea (n.) The sliding weight on a steelyard.

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