noun🔗ShareThe yardland: an obsolete English land measure usually comprising 1/4 of a hide and notionally equal to 30 acres."The farmer owned a virgate of land, enough space to graze several cows and grow wheat. "propertyareaagriculturehistoryunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRod-shaped: straight, long, and thin, (particularly botany) the habitus of plants with straight, erect branches."The willow tree displayed a distinctly virgate growth pattern, with its branches shooting straight upwards like thin, flexible rods. "biologyplantnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFinely striped, often with dark fibers."The tailor carefully selected a virgate fabric for the suit, its fine dark stripes adding a subtle elegance. "appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading