yarder

A noun with two distinct meanings: 1) A measurement term used in combinations to indicate the height or length of something in yards; 2) A winch system powered by an engine, used in logging to haul logs from a stump to a landing or skid road.

• 🇷🇺Существительное с двумя различными значениями: 1) Термин измерения, используемый в сочетаниях для обозначения высоты или длины чего-либо в ярдах; 2) Лебёдочная система с двигателем, используемая в лесозаготовках для перемещения брёвен от пня к погрузочной площадке или лесовозной дороге.

1. Measurement in yards C1 formal

   Used in combination to indicate the height or length of something measured in yards.

   • The ship was a 100-yarder from bow to stern.
   • He caught a 50-yarder pass during the game.
   • The cliff was a 200-yarder drop to the ocean.

   🇷🇺Измерение в ярдах

2. Logging winch system C2 formal

   A winch or system of winches powered by an engine, used to haul logs from a stump to a landing or skid road.

   • The yarder pulled the heavy logs up the steep slope.
   • They used a powerful yarder to clear the forest area.
   • The logging crew operated the yarder efficiently.

   🇷🇺Трелевочная лебёдка

   Синонимы: donkeydonkey engine