turf

Definitions of turf in various dictionaries:

noun - surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

noun - the territory claimed by a juvenile gang as its own

noun - range of jurisdiction or influence

verb - cover (the ground) with a surface layer of grass or grass roots

A surface layer of earth containing a dense growth of grass and its matted roots; sod.

An artificial substitute for such a grassy layer, as on a playing field.

A piece cut from a layer of earth or sod.

A piece of peat that is burned for use as fuel.

Slang.

The range of the authority or influence of a person, group, or thing; a bailiwick: “a bureaucracy like any other, chiefly concerned with turf, promotions, the budget, and protecting the retirement system” (Harper’s).

A geographical area; a territory.

The area claimed by a gang, as of youths, as its personal territory.

Sports.

A racetrack.

The sport or business of racing horses.

To spread with turf: turfed the front yard.

Chiefly British.

To kill: “These guys can’t... make sure nobody gets turfed” (Scott Turow).

noun - a surface layer of earth containing a dense growth of grass and its roots

verb - to cover with turf

TURF - Sod or turf is grass and the part of the soil beneath it held together by its roots or another piece of thin material. In British English, such mater...