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noun, plural turfs, (especially British ) turves [turvz]. /tɜrvz/. a layer of matted earth formed by grass and plant roots.
peat, especially as material for fuel.
a block or piece of peat dug for fuel.
Slang . the neighborhood over which a street gang asserts its authority. a familiar area, as of residence or expertise: Denver is her turf. When you talk literature you're getting into my turf. Chiefly British . a piece cut or torn from the surface of grassland; sod.
the turf, the track over which horse races are run. the practice or sport of racing horses. SEE MORE SEE LESS verb (used with object) to cover with turf or sod.
British Slang . to remove from a desirable office or position; expel; kick out: He was turfed from leadership of the group.
Origin of turf First recorded before 900; Middle English, Old English, cognate with Dutch turf, German Torf (from Low German ), Old Norse torf, akin to Sanskrit darbha “tuft of grass”; see turbary
OTHER WORDS FROM turf turfless, adjective turflike, adjective re·turf, verb (used with object) un·turfed, adjective Words nearby turf turdine, turducken, Tureck, tureen, Turenne, turf , turf accountant, turfman, turf out, turfski, turfskiing
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Example sentences from the Web for turf By adapting Cash App to provide payroll services, Square is poised to muscle onto the turf of ADP and other HR giants.
‘Square is a beast’ | Jeff| September 16, 2020| Fortune
These are struggles over ministerial appointments and over control of turf in the security landscape of Tripoli.
Can Libya’s Fragile Peace Survive Fresh Cracks? | Charu Kasturi| September 15, 2020| Ozy
For the acorn woodpecker, turf wars aren’t just violent and potentially fatal—they’re a spectator sport.
Blood, death, and eye gouging: welcome to the world of acorn woodpeckers | Kate Baggaley| September 9, 2020| Popular Science
There’s a sort of turf war between Hong Kong and its sister bourses on the mainland.
Jefferies strategist expects China to fulfill its U.S. trade deal commitments for an unexpected reason | Veta Chan| August 27, 2020| Fortune
The turf war is not limited to the subscription side of the industry.
The streaming wars have escalated over turf grabs | Tim Peterson| August 26, 2020| Digiday
There might be some opportunities on trade and tax policy, but those will exist about 75 percent on Republican turf .
Inside the Democrats’ Godawful Midterm Election Wipeout | Michael Tomasky| November 5, 2014| DAILY BEAST
The Democratic Party is defending more than a half-dozen seats on Republican-friendly turf .
Dark Money Will Decide Which Party Controls the Senate | Center for Public Integrity| October 24, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Obama traveled to Tampa Wednesday to meet with Austin about the ISIS strategy on his own turf .
Can Obama Keep His Generals in Check in the War Against ISIS? | Eli Lake, Josh Rogin| September 17, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Perhaps thanks to the surf and turf and the stellar Bordeaux and Sauvignon Blanc, there were no lost tempers.
Up To A Point: My Problem With People Who Agree With Me | P. J. O’Rourke| July 20, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Argentina and Belgium, earlier in the day, had fought out a fascinating duel, not unlike chess on turf .
Costa Rica vs. the Netherlands: A Tale of Two Goalies | Tunku Varadarajan| July 5, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Turf benches to seat a hundred and fifty worshippers faced the altar.
Pushed and the Return Push | George Herbert Fosdike Nichols, (AKA Quex)
Mr. Gurney was a patron of the Turf and a genuine lover of old English sports, but he was never known to bet.
Norfolk Annals | Charles Mackie
My wife goes to St. Louis to-morrow and I shall be on the turf for one long week.
Eugene Field, A Study In Heredity And Contradictions | Slason Thompson
Soon, seated on the turf , the story of each child was related.
The Atlantic Monthly , Volume 2, No. 14, December 1858 | Various
Laying him flat on the turf , the doctor began to examine him.
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British Dictionary definitions for turf noun plural turfs or turves (tɜːvz ) 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 US slang the territory or area of activity over which a person or group claims exclusive rights
an area of knowledge or influence he's on home turf when it comes to music
another term for peat 1
go with the turf informal to be an unavoidable part of a particular situation or process
SEE MORE SEE LESS verb (tr) to cover with pieces of turf
Word Origin for turf Old English; related to Old Norse torfa , Old High German zurba , Sanskrit darbha tuft of grass
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Words related to turf soil, lawn, grass, sod, territory, track, terrain, earth, ground, sward, peat, domain, street, neighborhood, haunt, area, region, racetrack, bailiwick, greensward