yardage
1 Americannoun
noun
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the use of a yard or enclosure, as in loading or unloading cattle or other livestock at a railroad station.
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the charge for such use.
noun
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the use of a railway yard in the transportation of cattle
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the charge for this
noun
Etymology
Origin of yardage1
First recorded in 1875–80; yard 1 + -age
Origin of yardage2
Example Sentences
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Once a UFL team crosses the 50-yard line, it will no longer be allowed to punt on that possession—even if a penalty or loss or yardage sends the offense back into its own territory.
Whereas a caddie jots down notes in a yardage book, Morse keeps observations on his phone and refers to them year after year.
From Los Angeles Times
Darnold didn’t waste the opportunity: He finished the season in the top five in passing yardage and touchdown throws while leading the Vikings to a 14-3 record.
USC had its chance minutes earlier to keep the ball on a short yardage play and run out the clock.
From Los Angeles Times
Asked what his season yardage goal was, Taylor replied, "Whatever gets us to a Super Bowl."
From Barron's
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