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turf

/tɜːf/ /tɝf/

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noun

Rasen, Grasnarbe

A layer of earth covered with grass; sod.

Examples :

"The schoolyard's lush turf was perfect for playing soccer. "

Der üppige Rasen des Schulhofs war perfekt zum Fußballspielen.

environment nature area

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noun

Rasenstück, Rasensoden

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.

Examples :

"The gardener carefully laid the turf onto the bare patch of ground, preparing it for a new lawn. "

Der Gärtner legte das Rasenstück sorgfältig auf die kahle Stelle des Bodens und bereitete es für einen neuen Rasen vor.

material environment agriculture geology

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noun

Torf

A sod of peat used as fuel.

Examples :

"During the cold winter, they burned turf to heat their cottage. "

Während des kalten Winters verbrannten sie Torf, um ihr Haus zu heizen.

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noun

Revier, Gebiet

The territory claimed by a person, gang, etc. as their own.

Examples :

"The neighborhood gang fiercely defended their turf against outsiders. "

Die Gang in der Nachbarschaft verteidigte ihr Revier heftig gegen Außenstehende.

area property place group

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noun

Rennbahn, Pferderennsport

(with "the") A racetrack; or the sport of racing horses.

Examples :

"My grandfather spends most Saturdays at the track, following the latest news from the turf. "

Mein Großvater verbringt die meisten Samstage auf der Rennbahn und verfolgt die neuesten Nachrichten aus dem Pferderennsport.

sport race entertainment

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verb

Mit Rasen bedecken, mit Rasensoden belegen

To cover with turf; to create a lawn by laying turfs.

Examples :

"The groundskeepers will turf the baseball field after the heavy rains damaged the grass. "

Die Platzwarte werden das Baseballfeld mit Rasen bedecken, nachdem die starken Regenfälle das Gras beschädigt haben.

environment agriculture building

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verb

Den Frisbee zu kurz werfen

(Ultimate Frisbee) To throw a frisbee well short of its intended target, usually causing it to hit the ground within 10 yards of its release.

Examples :

"During the Ultimate Frisbee game, Liam turfed the disc, sending it bouncing to a stop just a few feet from where he threw it. "

Während des Ultimate Frisbee-Spiels warf Liam die Scheibe zu kurz, so dass sie nur wenige Meter von seinem Abwurf entfernt zum Stehen kam.

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verb

Feuern, entlassen

To fire from a job or dismiss from a task.

Examples :

"Eight managers were turfed after the merger of the two companies."

Acht Manager wurden nach der Fusion der beiden Unternehmen gefeuert.

job business work

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verb

Einstellen, aufgeben

To cancel a project or product.

Examples :

"The company turfed the concept car because the prototype performed poorly."

Das Unternehmen stellte das Konzeptauto ein, weil der Prototyp schlecht abschnitt.

business job organization

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verb

Hinauswerfen, rauswerfen

To expel, eject, or throw out; to turf out.

Examples :

"The teacher turfed the disruptive student from the classroom. "

Der Lehrer warf den störenden Schüler aus dem Klassenzimmer.

action job society

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verb

Abschieben, abwälzen

To transfer or attempt to transfer (a patient or case); to eschew or avoid responsibility for.

Examples :

"The teacher turfed the difficult student to the special education department, hoping someone else would take responsibility for supporting him. "

Der Lehrer schob den schwierigen Schüler an die Sonderschulabteilung ab, in der Hoffnung, dass jemand anderes die Verantwortung für seine Betreuung übernehmen würde.

medicine job organization business