turf

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turf

The children play on the soft turf of the park.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A surface layer of ground containing a dense growth of grass and its roots: This is the primary meaning, referring to a piece of such grass-covered ground.
    • A territory or area of influence, activity, or control claimed by a particular person or group: Often used to describe the domain of a gang, organization, or bureaucracy.
    • Peat, especially when cut and dried for use as fuel: A less common meaning, referring to a type of soil formed from decaying plant matter.

  2. Verb:

    • To cover an area of ground with turf: The action of laying down pieces of grass-covered soil.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Grass Layer):

    • The gardener carefully rolled out the new turf.
    • We sat on the soft turf to have our picnic.

  • Noun (Territory/Influence):

    • The gang defended its turf fiercely.
    • The dispute was more about protecting departmental turf than solving the problem.

  • Verb:

    • They decided to turf the entire backyard to create a lush lawn.
Advanced Usage
  • "the turf": When used with the definite article, this can specifically refer to the world of horse racing, including the racetrack and the sport itself.
    • He has been a famous owner on the turf for decades.
Variants and Related Words
  • Turfy (adj): Having the characteristics of turf; covered with or consisting of turf.
    • The turfy ground was soft underfoot.
Synonyms
  • Noun (Grass Layer): Sod, grass, lawn.
  • Noun (Territory): Domain, territory, bailiwick, preserve.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Turf out (verb, informal): To force someone to leave a place or a job; to eject or expel.
    • The bouncer turfed out the unruly patron.
    • He was turfed out of the club for starting a fight.
Related Idioms
  • To defend one's turf: To protect one's area of control, responsibility, or influence from others.
    • Managers often spend too much time defending their turf instead of collaborating.
turf

The children play on the soft turf of the park.

Noun
  1. range of jurisdiction or influence
    • a bureaucracy...chiefly concerned with turf...and protecting the retirement system
  2. the territory claimed by a juvenile gang as its own
  3. surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
Verb
  1. cover (the ground) with a surface layer of grass or grass roots

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