foreyard

noun — 2 senses

noun

Etymology From Middle English forȝerd, equivalent to fore- + yard (“enclosure”). Compare German Vorgarten.

A yard in front; front yard

noun

Etymology From fore- + yard (“stick; beam”).

Nautical, Transport A yard on the lower mast of a square-rigged foremast of a ship used to support the foresail.

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