turf
/tɜrf/
noun
- The surface layer of earth containing grass and its roots; sod or grassy ground.
- The gardener laid fresh turf in the bare patches of the lawn.
- The soccer field was covered with lush green turf.
- After the rain, the turf felt soft and spongy underfoot.
- An area claimed or controlled by a person, group, or gang; one's own territory.
- The rival gang was warned to stay off their turf.
- As the new manager, she had to learn the rules of her turf quickly.
- The two companies fought over the same turf in the tech market.
- The sport of horse racing, or the track where it takes place.
- He has been involved in the turf for over thirty years as a trainer.
- The horse performed well on the turf but struggled on dirt tracks.
- She placed a bet at the turf club before the big race.
verb
- To cover an area with turf or sod.
- They decided to turf the backyard instead of planting seeds.
- We need to turf the slope to prevent soil erosion.
- The landscaper turfed the entire front lawn in one afternoon.
- To force someone to leave a place or position; to eject or dismiss.
- The landlord turfed the tenants out for not paying rent.
- The security guard turfed the troublemakers out of the stadium.
- He was turfed from the team after breaking the rules.