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Grass and the surface layer of earth held together by its roots
“The pitch at Old Trafford has not been relaid since 2003, and only nine square inches of turf have needed replacing this season.”
An area or sphere of activity regarded as someone's personal territory
“You should probably stay out of this discussion and stick to your own turf.”
An area or region that one inhabits or operates from
“They considered it their turf and did not approve of any rival gang encroaching on their territory.”
(the turf) Horse racing or racecourses generally
“Once the track is finished, Kempton will no longer offer flat racing on the turf, which will be reserved for steeplechase events.”
The soil in which plants grow
The territory of a sovereign or government
A course over which any type of races are run
Space that can be occupied or where something can be done
Affiliated location serving as the central hub for control, authority, and influence
Often referring to vegetation or grass on the ground
A paved road used for travel or movement
A place of abode
Place for athletic play
A place or location where a person has spent a significant part of their childhood growing up
The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer
To cover (a patch of ground) with turf
“The will then turf the ground, meaning the children will finally be able to enjoy games on their brand new school field.”
(turf out) To evict or kick out from a place
“I had to turf the tenants out as were consistently late in paying their rent.”
To dismiss from employment
“The company will turf any salesperson who doesn't meet their targets.”
To put an end to
“The company would turf the project when it became apparent that it was never going to be viable.”
To decide or announce that (a planned event) will not take place
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