turf


Definition: Meaning of, turf in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / təːf /

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turf turfs, turves
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  1. [uncountable] especially British English a surface that consists of soil with grass on top, or an artificial surface that looks like this
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  2. [countable] British English a square piece of turf cut out of the ground
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  3. the turf the sport of horse racing, or the track on which horses race
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  4. [uncountable] informal an area that you think of as being your own
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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
turf turfed turfed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
turfing turfs
[transitive]
  1. to cover an area of land with turf
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turf used in phrases

  • surf 'n' turf (noun)
    1. a meal that includes SEAFOOD and meat, usually STEAK, on the same plate
  • turf accountant (noun)
    1. British English someone who has a business where people can BET on the results of horse races, football games etc [=  bookmaker]
  • turf war (noun)
    1. a bitter struggle for territory, power, control or rights
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turf used in phrasal verbs

  • turf out (phrasal verb)
    1. to force someone to leave a place or an organization
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