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1 (noun) in the sense of grass

Definition

a layer of thick even grass with roots and soil attached

They shuffled slowly down the turf towards the cliff's edge.

Synonyms

grass

Small creatures stirred in the grass around the tent.

green

a pageant on the village green

sward

2 (noun) in the sense of sod

Definition

a piece cut from this layer

Lift the turfs carefully – they can be reused elsewhere.

Synonyms

sod

divot

clod

3 (noun) in the sense of area or sphere of influence

Definition

a person's area of knowledge or influence

Their turf was Paris: its streets, theatres, homes and parks.

Synonyms

area or sphere of influence

territory

They deny that any of their territory is under rebel control.

province

the Algarve, Portugal's southernmost province

preserve

The conduct of foreign policy is largely the preserve of the president.

patch (British, informal)

domain

the mighty king's domain

manor (British, informal)

home ground

stamping ground

bailiwick (informal)

phrase

See the turf

phrasal verb

See turf someone out

单词	turf
释义	Trends of turf View usage for: turf (tɜːʳf) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense turfs, present participle turfing, past tense, past participle turfedlanguage note: turves is sometimes used as the plural for meaning [sense 2]. 1. uncountable noun [oft the NOUN] Turf is short, thick, even grass. They shuffled slowly down the turf towards the cliff's edge. Synonyms: grass, green, sward More Synonyms of turf 2. countable noun A turf is a small rectangular piece of grass which you lay on the ground in order to make a lawn. Lift the turfs carefully–they can be re-used elsewhere. Synonyms: sod, divot, clod More Synonyms of turf 3. uncountable noun [usually poss NOUN] Someone's turf is the area which is most familiar to them or where they feel most confident. Their turf was Paris: its streets, theaters, homes, and parks. On its home turf, the combined bank would be unrivalled. Synonyms: area or sphere of influence, territory, province, preserve More Synonyms of turf Phrasal verbs: See turf out turf in British English (tɜːf) nounWord forms: plural turfs or turves (tɜːvz) 1. the surface layer of fields and pastures, consisting of earth containing a dense growth of grasses with their roots; sod 2. a piece cut from this layer, used to form lawns, verges, etc 3. the turf 4. US slang the territory or area of activity over which a person or group claims exclusive rights 5. an area of knowledge or influence he's on home turf when it comes to music 6. another term for peat1 7. go with the turf verb 8. (transitive) to cover with pieces of turf Word origin Old English; related to Old Norse torfa, Old High German zurba, Sanskrit darbha tuft of grass turf in American English (tɜrf) nounWord forms: plural turfs or Archaicturves (tɜrvz) 1. a. a surface layer of earth containing grass plants with their matted roots; sod; sward b. Chiefly British a piece of this layer 2. peat, or a piece of it for use as fuel 3. a track for horse racing; also, the sport of horse racing usually with the 4. US, Slang a. a neighborhood area regarded by a street gang as its own territory to be defended against other gangs b. one's own territory or domain verb transitive 5. to cover with turf Idioms: turf out Derived forms turfy (ˈturfy) adjective Word origin ME < OE, akin to ON torf < IE dorbhos, sod, tuft of grass < base derbh-, to twist together COBUILD Collocations turf sacred turf Image of turf © Dario Sabljak, shutterstock Examples of 'turf' in a sentence turf But the turf was cutting up badly and a bobble saw the winger fire wide. The Sun (2016) Or you can buy a roll of new turf and replace the old as you would with carpet tiles. Times, Sunday Times (2016) We're no strangers to the tactical alteration of addresses on home turf. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Back on home turf, he has clearly decided to get on the front foot. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He's been in good form on turf recently and looks to be still improving. The Sun (2016) And don't tell me those sides are not going to be straining at the leash to get out on that hallowed turf. The Sun (2016) One slide is wood, the other plastic, a third covered in fake turf. Times, Sunday Times (2016) That shouldn't be a problem on today's straight course and he is nicely weighted on his best turf form. The Sun (2017) The shorter the turf is the less vigorous it is. The Sun (2008) He is well in on turf form. The Sun (2006) Prepare the area to be turfed by removing old grass. Times, Sunday Times (2006) There is no doubt the turf track was the place to be. Times, Sunday Times (2006) With the turf course running inside the dirt course. The Sun (2009) You need enough turf to cover the top and sides. Times, Sunday Times (2007) They must be the toughest thing on sporting turf bar a horse race. Times, Sunday Times (2015) It will be an exciting match on the hallowed turf. Times, Sunday Times (2009) They are not going to just roll over on home turf. The Sun (2013) To put down new turf and have it playable within two weeks is very demanding. The Sun (2009) He has been in good form on the turf and gets this mile well. The Sun (2011) In the middle of this area a turf runway was built. The Sun (2010) Another advantage of a camomile lawn over turf is that it does not turn brown in dry weather. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Now is a good time to lay turf, but keep it moist and feed it. Times, Sunday Times (2013) They mostly feed on short turf that has been well grazed by sheep or rabbits, since this is where ants flourish. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The Berkeley seminar was familiar turf, but not a place to suffer fools gladly. Christianity Today (2000) He was very helpful, doing the turfed grass in my garden for me, and we used to chat and share cups of tea over the garden fence. Times, Sunday Times (2006) In other languages turf British English: turf NOUN Turf is short, thick, even grass. They shuffled slowly down the turf towards the cliff's edge. American English: turf Brazilian Portuguese: torrão Chinese: 草皮 European Spanish: césped French: gazon German: Rasen Italian: terreno erboso Japanese: 芝生 Korean: 잔디 European Portuguese: torrão Latin American Spanish: césped All related terms of 'turf' the turf a track , usually of grass or dirt , where horse races are run turf-like resembling turf turf out If someone is turfed out of a place or position , they are forced to leave. turf war A turf war is a struggle between criminals or gangs over who controls a particular area. sacred turf Turf is short, thick , even grass . turf dancing a fluid style of street-dancing originating in the Bay Area of San Francisco, California artificial turf any of various synthetic , carpetlike materials made to resemble turf and used as a playing surface for football and baseball fields , to cover patios, etc turf accountant a person who as an occupation accepts bets, esp on horseraces, and pays out to winning betters surf and turf a dinner entree that includes both lobster or other seafood and beefsteak surf 'n' turf a dish consisting of meat served with seafood go with the turf to be an unavoidable part of a particular situation or process Chinese translation of 'turf' turf (təːf) n (u) (= grass) 草坪 (cǎopíng) (c) (= square of grass) 草皮 (cǎopí) (块(塊), kuài) vt [area] 铺(鋪) (pū) 1 (noun) in the sense of grass Definition a layer of thick even grass with roots and soil attached They shuffled slowly down the turf towards the cliff's edge. Synonyms grass Small creatures stirred in the grass around the tent. green a pageant on the village green sward 2 (noun) in the sense of sod Definition a piece cut from this layer Lift the turfs carefully – they can be reused elsewhere. Synonyms sod divot clod 3 (noun) in the sense of area or sphere of influence Definition a person's area of knowledge or influence Their turf was Paris: its streets, theatres, homes and parks. Synonyms area or sphere of influence territory They deny that any of their territory is under rebel control. province the Algarve, Portugal's southernmost province preserve The conduct of foreign policy is largely the preserve of the president. patch (British, informal) domain the mighty king's domain manor (British, informal) home ground stamping ground bailiwick (informal) phrase See the turf phrasal verb See turf someone out Additional synonyms in the sense of domain Definition land under one ruler or government the mighty king's domain Synonyms kingdom, lands, region, territory, estate, province, empire, realm, dominion, demesne, policies (Scottish) in the sense of green Definition an area of smooth turf kept for a special purpose a pageant on the village green Synonyms lawn, common, turf, sward, grassplot in the sense of preserve Definition an area of interest restricted to a particular person or group The conduct of foreign policy is largely the preserve of the president. Synonyms area, department (informal), field, territory, province, arena, orbit, sphere, realm, domain, specialism Nearby words of turf turbid turbulence turbulent turf turf someone out turgid turmoil Related terms of turf the turf turf someone out Synonyms of 'turf' turf Explore 'turf' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of province Definition a territory governed as a unit of a country or empire the Algarve, Portugal's southernmost province Synonyms region, section, county, district, territory, zone, patch, colony, domain, dependency, tract in the sense of territory Definition the geographical area under the control of a particular government They deny that any of their territory is under rebel control. Synonyms district, area, land, region, state, country, sector, zone, province, patch, turf (slang), domain, terrain, tract, bailiwick
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