turf
//tɜːf//
Noun
turfSingular
turfsPlural
1
A layer of grass and the soil beneath it, especially when cut in pieces for laying as a lawn.
We laid fresh turf in the garden last weekend.
2
An area regarded as someone's personal territory or domain.
This neighborhood is my turf, so I know everyone here.
3
Horse racing or the racecourse where it takes place.
He has been involved in the turf for over twenty years.
Verb
turfInfinitive
turfPresent tense
turfedPast tense
turfedPast participle
turfingPresent participle
turfsThird-person singular
1
To cover an area of ground with turf.
We decided to turf the backyard to make it look nicer.
2
To force someone to leave a place (informal, often used with 'out').
They turfed him out of the club for causing trouble.