Short distance carrier pushed uphill (4)

I believe the answer is:

yard

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'short distance' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for yard that I've seen before include "36 inches" , "Thirty six inches" , "quantity of ale" , "3ft" , "Old unit of length" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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