Vara (Noun)
Meaning
A Spanish unit of length (about a yard) having different values in different localities.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The surveyor measured the length of the land in varas to determine its exact size.
- The locals in the region still use varas to measure the distance between their homes.
- The map showed the distances between towns in varas, which made it difficult for outsiders to understand.
- In some parts of the country, a vara is equivalent to about 0.8 meters, while in others it's closer to 0.9 meters.
- The farmer marked out his fields in varas to ensure he planted his crops in straight rows.