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turfing
turf T0418500 (tûrf)n. pl. turfs also turves (tûrvz) 1. a. A surface layer of earth containing a dense growth of grass and its matted roots; sod.b. An artificial substitute for such a grassy layer, as on a playing field.2. A piece cut from a layer of earth or sod.3. A piece of peat that is burned for use as fuel.4. Informal a. The range of the authority or influence of a person, group, or thing; a bailiwick: "a bureaucracy ... concerned with turf, promotions, the budget, and protecting the retirement system" (Harper's). See Synonyms at field.b. A geographical area; a territory.c. The area claimed by a gang, as of youths, as its personal territory.5. Sports a. A racetrack.b. The sport or business of racing horses.tr.v. turfed, turf·ing, turfs 1. To spread with turf: turfed the front yard.2. Chiefly British Slang To throw out, as from a place or position; eject: "when Adam and Eve got turfed out of Eden" (Malachy McCourt).3. Slang To kill: "These guys can't ... make sure nobody gets turfed" (Scott Turow).
[Middle English, from Old English.]
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The act of foisting a patient to another service or hospital by manipulating the patient’s history so that the transfer appears appropriate |