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yds.

American  

abbreviation

  1. yards.


Example Sentences

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Mor spotted a muzzle flash from the Tanzim next to Aida's main mosque, 300 yds. away.

From Time Magazine Archive

The last was an odd choice, except for the fact that it was just 100 yds. from Arafat's office.

From Time Magazine Archive

The low-cost walkie-talkies of old, which transmitted only 100 yds. or so, were basically noisy toys.

From Time Magazine Archive

Each will weigh 330 lbs., stand 4 ft. high and cover 100 yds. in a day.

From Time Magazine Archive

It is strong and in good repair, but is commanded by the summits of the enormous and massive mausolea of the ancient kings about 600 yds. distant.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" by Various