yarder
noun
yard·er
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Definition of yarder
: one that is a specified number of yards in length
—used in combination kicked a 42-yarder
Examples of yarder in a Sentence
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By the middle of the third quarter, as the Wolf Pack’s miscues and the Ducks’ points piled up, Ducks quarterback Tyler Shough came on in relief of starter Justin Herbert and tossed his first career touchdown pass, a seven-yarder to Jaylon Redd. — oregonlive, "Ducks dominate: Describe Oregon Ducks’ lopsided victory against Nevada," 7 Sep. 2019 Bush tucked the ball away and scampered for runs of nine, 14 and eight yards with the eight yarder delivering the points. — Robert Avery, Houston Chronicle, "District 22-6A’s Summer Creek looks very good in 49-14 scrimmage win over Deer Park," 25 Aug. 2019 Moore downed Koch’s second punt late in the first quarter, which was a 58 yarder, on the 3-yard line. — Jeff Zrebiec, baltimoresun.com, "Ravens punter Sam Koch has one of his best days in what has been one of his best NFL seasons," 18 Dec. 2017 Wentz’s fourth touchdown pass, a two-yarder to receiver Alshon Jeffery late in the third quarter, put the Eagles ahead, 31-28. — Gary Klein, latimes.com, "Rams knock out Carson Wentz but fail to hold on to the ball and the lead in loss to NFC-leading Eagles," 10 Dec. 2017 He's won two NFC special teams player of the week awards already this year, and has made 10 of 12 field goals, including four 55-plus-yarders, entering Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. — Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, "Details of Detroit Lions K Matt Prater's three-year contract extension," 28 Oct. 2017 The senior was perfect on three field goal attempts -- including two 50-plus yarders -- and connected on all six of his extra point opportunities. — Laura Goldman, AL.com, "Watch as fans celebrate Alabama's shutout of Vanderbilt with 'Rammer Jammer'," 23 Sep. 2017 His score, which came with 7:42 to go in the game, was a six-yarder that secured the win for Beechwood. — John Snodgrass, Cincinnati.com, "Prospect breakdown: Wolf, Vann have big nights," 2 Sep. 2017 His 32 yarder on decisive drive was a thing of power. — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, "College Hotline: Pac-12 bowl review (thrills, duds and everything in between)," 4 Jan. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'yarder.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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yarder
noun
English Language Learners Definition of yarder
: something that is a specified number of yards long
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