a common unit of linear measure in English-speaking countries, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches, and equivalent to 0.9144 meter.

Nautical . a long spar, supported more or less at its center, to which the head of a square sail, lateen sail, or lugsail is bent.

yard-of-ale.

Informal . a large quantity or extent.

Slang . one hundred or, usually, one thousand dollars. ?

the whole nine yards

Informal .

everything that is pertinent, appropriate, or available.

in all ways; in every respect; all the way

If you want to run for mayor, I'll be with you the whole nine yards.

noun

backyard , barnyard , clearing , close , corral , court , courtyard , enclosure , fold , garden , grass , lawn , lot , patch , patio , playground , quadrangle , terrace , atrium , quad , area , confine , curtilage , curtilage (law) , garth , grounds , three feet