440 yards
Definition
- Noun:
- A unit of length equal to a quarter of 1 mile: "440 yards" is a specific linear measurement. It is precisely one-fourth the length of a statute mile, equivalent to 1,320 feet or 402.336 meters.
Usage
- As a measurement of distance: The term is used to specify a distance, most commonly in the contexts of athletics, land measurement, or historical units.
- The traditional quarter-mile race is run over 440 yards on some tracks.
- The property line extended for about 440 yards along the old fence.
Advanced Usage
- Historical and Sporting Context: While the international standard for the quarter-mile race is now 400 meters, "440 yards" remains the traditional imperial measurement for this distance, particularly in older records and in some countries.
- His record for the 440-yard dash stood for over a decade.
Variants and Related Words
- Quarter mile: A more common synonym for the same distance.
- It's a quarter mile from the house to the main road.
- Furlong: A unit of length equal to 220 yards. Therefore, 440 yards is equivalent to 2 furlongs.
Synonyms
- Quarter mile: The most direct synonym, emphasizing the fraction of a mile.
Related Phrases
- 440-yard dash: A sprint race over this exact distance.
- She trained specifically for the 440-yard dash.
Noun
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a unit of length equal to a quarter of 1 mile
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