Definitions
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- noun forestry A motor-driven
logging machine which transports logs by means of a system ofcables andwinches . - noun in combination Something that is a stated number of
yards in somedimension - such as a ten-yarder.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun (used only in combinations) the height or length of something in yards
- noun a winch (or system of winches) powered by an engine and used to haul logs from a stump to a landing or to a skid road
Etymologies
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Examples
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Redskins punt returner Brandon Banks, who burst on the season with a return for a touchdown in Washington's first preseason game and did it again last week with a 53-yarder, is listed as 5-foot-8 and 155 pounds.
About Brandon Banks's size Dan Steinberg 2010
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Dexter McCluster ran for 60 yards and a touchdown and had a 40-yarder from the ` ` Wild Hog '' formation made famous by Darren McFadden under Nutt at Arkansas.
USATODAY.com 2008
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The pass play was the longest of the season for Iowa State, surpassing the 53-yarder from the third quarter.
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Eric Ellestad made all four of his field goals in the spring game, including a 50 yarder.
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Gostkowski kicked four field goals in the game, including a 49-yarder and a school-record 53 yarder.
Pats Kicker Tries To Follow a Hero Mike Sielski 2012
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So with time about to expire in the first half, Norv summons him back onto the field to attempt a 57 -- yarder ... when 57 yards was his career long.
Sweet, Sweet Sunday! grrm 2010
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Just before he made the the 30 yarder in the 4th quarter, the problem became apparent: his shoes (or actually, I should say "shoe" on his left/kicking foot).
Elizabeth Engel: 2010 NFL Week 6 Recap Elizabeth Engel 2010
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Just before he made the the 30 yarder in the 4th quarter, the problem became apparent: his shoes (or actually, I should say "shoe" on his left/kicking foot).
Elizabeth Engel: 2010 NFL Week 6 Recap Elizabeth Engel 2010
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Armstrong caught McNabb's only touchdown pass against Buffalo, a laser-like four-yarder he juggled into his arms in traffic.
Competition is intense for Washington Redskins wide receivers by Barry Svrluga 2010
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So with time about to expire in the first half, Norv summons him back onto the field to attempt a 57--yarder... when 57 yards was his career long.
Sweet, Sweet Sunday! grrm 2010
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