sq yd

A form of square yard — A unit of area (abbreviation sq yd or sq. yd.) equal to the area of a square the sides of which are one yard long (i.e. 3 feet by 3 feet or 9 square feet).

Meanings

nounsq yd (plural sq yds or sq yd)

plural sq yds

  1. abbreviationAbbreviation of square yard, a unit of area.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna unit of area equal to one yard by one yard square

Broader
area unitsquare measure
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