nounπShareA layer of earth covered with grass; sod."The schoolyard's lush turf was perfect for playing soccer. "environmentnatureareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The gardener carefully laid the turf onto the bare patch of ground, preparing it for a new lawn. "materialenvironmentagriculturegeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sod of peat used as fuel."During the cold winter, they burned turf to heat their cottage. "fuelmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe territory claimed by a person, gang, etc. as their own."The neighborhood gang fiercely defended their turf against outsiders. "areapropertyplacegroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(with "the") A racetrack; or the sport of racing horses."My grandfather spends most Saturdays at the track, following the latest news from the turf. "sportraceentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover with turf; to create a lawn by laying turfs."The groundskeepers will turf the baseball field after the heavy rains damaged the grass. "environmentagriculturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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."During the Ultimate Frisbee game, Liam turfed the disc, sending it bouncing to a stop just a few feet from where he threw it. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fire from a job or dismiss from a task."Eight managers were turfed after the merger of the two companies."jobbusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cancel a project or product."The company turfed the concept car because the prototype performed poorly."businessjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo expel, eject, or throw out; to turf out."The teacher turfed the disruptive student from the classroom. "actionjobsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo transfer or attempt to transfer (a patient or case); to eschew or avoid responsibility for."The teacher turfed the difficult student to the special education department, hoping someone else would take responsibility for supporting him. "medicinejoborganizationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
