Definition of Turf
Turf
turf
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(noun)
the layer of soil that forms the ground's surface along with grass and tightly-packed plant roots, or a section of this soil and grass that has been separated from the ground;
e.g. They are busy laying down new turf in their front yard.
(noun)
grass or artificial grass, especially when used as a surface for a sports field;
e.g. There is much debate as to the best kind of turf for playing football.
(noun)
in informal usage, a person's or group's territory that they control and/or call their own, or figuratively, the sphere or area in which someone acts or over which they have influence;
e.g. It is shocking that they would come to our turf and then insult us in this way. This is her turf, so I will ask her what she thinks we should do.
(noun)
the business or sport of horse racing, or the track/racecourse used for horse racing;
e.g. They enjoy placing bets on the turf from time to time.
(verb)
to lay a layer of soil, grass, and densely-packed roots down on the surface of the ground;
e.g. There are plans to turf this plot of land and turn it into a park.
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