Turf

Quick meaning: Turf is a noun meaning (uncountable) A layer of earth covered with grass; sod.

Meaning

(uncountable) A layer of earth covered with grass; sod.

More Meanings

1. (countable) A block of peat used as fuel.
2. (uncountable, countable) A thick, carpet-like bed of algae.
3. (uncountable, specifically) A surface of synthetic fibers made to look like grass; artificial turf.
4. (uncountable, slang) A territory claimed by a gang as their own.
5. (uncountable, by extension) A person's domain or sphere of influence.
6. (uncountable, with "the", sports) A racetrack, hippodrome.
7. (countable) A piece of such a layer cut from the soil. May be used as sod to make a lawn, dried for peat, stacked to form earthen structures, etc.

Example Sentences

The turf layer is made up of filamentous and thallose red algae.

In climates where grass struggles to grow, turf is usually used instead on sports fields.

Frodo and Sam went forward and saw that amidst the clamorous host were set three high-seats built of green turves.

Miss Thorn began digging up the turf with her lofter: it was a painful moment for me. ¶ “You might at least have tried me, Mrs. Cooke,” I said.

Word Forms

• turfs
• turves
• turfing
• turfed

Synonyms for turf

Depending on context, synonyms include sod, greensward, sward.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sod, sward, greensward, grassland, lawn, field.

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