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- Dictionaryturf/tərf/
noun
- 1. grass and the surface layer of earth held together by its roots: "they walked across the springy turf" Similar
- 2. horse racing or racecourses generally: "he spent his money gambling on the turf" Similar
verb
- 1. force (someone) to leave somewhere: informal British "they were turfed off the bus"
- 2. cover (a patch of ground) with turf: "the plot of land has been turfed"
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word turf, from grass and soil to territory and sport. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of turf.
Turf can mean the surface layer of grass and soil, the sport of horse racing, or the area that someone controls or influences. Learn how to use turf in different contexts with examples and translations.
Turf is a surface layer of earth with grass and roots, or a piece cut from it. It can also mean a territory, a sport, or a slang term. Learn more about turf and its usage with synonyms and examples.
turf. / tɜːf / noun. the surface layer of fields and pastures, consisting of earth containing a dense growth of grasses with their roots; sod. a piece cut from this layer, used to form lawns, verges, etc. the turf. a track, usually of grass or dirt, where horse races are run. horse racing as a sport or industry. slang.
Turf can mean short, thick grass, a piece of grass cut for a lawn, or a person's area of influence or expertise. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of turf.
Turf is the top layer of ground, especially when it's planted with grass. From its original meaning, referring to the top layer of soil in which plants are rooted, turf has expanded to include a range of senses.
Turf is short, thick grass and the soil it is growing in. Find out how to say turf in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and more.
