turf (Meaning)

Wordnet

turf (n)

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

the territory claimed by a juvenile gang as its own

range of jurisdiction or influence

Wordnet

turf (v)

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

Webster

turf (n.)

That upper stratum of earth and vegetable mold which is filled with the roots of grass and other small plants, so as to adhere and form a kind of mat; sward; sod.

Peat, especially when prepared for fuel. See Peat.

Race course; horse racing; -- preceded by the.

Webster

turf (v. t.)

To cover with turf or sod; as, to turf a bank, of the border of a terrace.

turf Sentence Examples

  1. The lush turf of the soccer field billowed gently in the breeze.
  2. The groundskeeper meticulously manicured the turf, ensuring its pristine appearance.
  3. The turf war between rival gangs escalated into a bloody conflict.
  4. The politician's speech sparked controversy, igniting a turf battle over the issue.
  5. The newly installed artificial turf provided a durable and low-maintenance surface for the sports complex.
  6. The heavy rainfall turned the turf into a muddy quagmire, making it impossible to play on.
  7. The homeowner's dog loved digging holes in the backyard turf.
  8. The real estate market in the neighborhood was dominated by turf speculators looking to make a profit.
  9. The police cracked down on street vendors who were illegally operating on public turf.
  10. The sacred turf of the ancient temple was off-limits to visitors.

FAQs About the word turf

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots, the territory claimed by a juvenile gang as its own, range of jurisdiction or influence, cove

territory, subject, frontier, terrain, study, extent, front, arena, sweep, area

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The lush turf of the soccer field billowed gently in the breeze.

The groundskeeper meticulously manicured the turf, ensuring its pristine appearance.

The turf war between rival gangs escalated into a bloody conflict.

The politician's speech sparked controversy, igniting a turf battle over the issue.