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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024turf /tɜrf/USA pronunciation n., pl. turfs, (esp. Brit.) turves/tɜrvz/USA pronunciation ;
v. n. - Botany[uncountable] a layer of matted earth formed by grass and plant roots.
- British Terms[countable][Chiefly Brit.]a piece cut from this;
sod.
- [uncountable] peat, esp. as material for fuel.
- Sport the turf, [countable* usually singular]
- the track over which horse races are run.
- the sport of racing horses.
- Slang Terms[uncountable]
- the neighborhood over which a street gang claims authority.
- a familiar area, as of residence or expertise:Chicago is his turf. Her turf was British literature.
v. [~ + object] - to cover with turf or sod.
- British Terms, Slang Termsto remove from a desirable position;
expel;
kick out.
turf•y, adj., -i•er, -i•est. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024turf (tûrf ),USA pronunciation n., pl. turfs, ( [esp. Brit.]) turves;
v. n. - Botanya layer of matted earth formed by grass and plant roots.
- peat, esp. as material for fuel.
- British Termsa 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.
- Slang Terms[Chiefly Brit.]a piece cut or torn from the surface of grassland;
sod. - Sport the turf:
- the track over which horse races are run.
- the practice or sport of racing horses.
v.t. - to cover with turf or sod.
- British Termsto remove from a desirable office or position;
expel;
kick out:He was turfed from leadership of the group.
- Low German), Old Norse torf, akin to Sanskrit darbha tuft of grass. See turbary
- bef. 900; 1930–35 for def. 5; Middle English, Old English, cognate with Dutch turf, German Torf (
turf′like′, adj.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: turf /tɜːf/ n ( pl turfs, 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
- an area of knowledge or influence: he's on home turf when it comes to music
- another term for peat
vb - (transitive) to cover with pieces of turf
Etymology: Old English; related to Old Norse torfa, Old High German zurba, Sanskrit darbha tuft of grass |