foreyard Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: F AO0 R Y AA0 R D
What Does Foreyard Mean?
Foreyard is used as a noun meaning A yard in front; front yard.
Foreyard at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | headyard |
| Plural | foreyards |
Foreyard Definition (Noun)
- A yard in front; front yard
Noun
- A yard on the lower mast of a square-rigged foremast of a ship used to support the foresail.
Synonyms of Foreyard
Foreyard synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Foreyard
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Foreyard in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
foreyard (plural foreyards)
Words That Rhyme With Foreyard
Origin of Foreyard
Origin 1: From Middle English forȝerd, equivalent to fore- + yard (“enclosure”). Compare German Vorgarten.
Origin 2: From fore- + yard (“stick; beam”).
Common Questions About Foreyard
What part of speech is foreyard?
Foreyard is a noun.
What is another word for foreyard?
Words with a similar meaning to foreyard include headyard. See the full list of foreyard synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of foreyard?
The plural of foreyard is foreyards.