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turf

 

[ tɜːrf ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

on a football field

The turf is the artificial grass surface on a football field. It provides a safe and consistent playing surface for athletes.

Synonyms

artificial grass, astro turf, synthetic turf

Examples of usage

  • The football players practiced on the turf.
  • The turf was recently replaced to improve performance.
Context #2 | Noun

in gardening

Turf refers to a piece of grass-covered soil that can be rolled out to create an instant lawn. It is commonly used for landscaping purposes.

Synonyms

grass, sod

Examples of usage

  • The gardeners laid down the turf to create a beautiful lawn.
  • She purchased a roll of turf to cover the bare patch in her yard.
Context #3 | Verb

to take over control

To turf something means to take over control or remove someone from a position of authority. It is often used in a political or business context.

Synonyms

dismiss, oust, remove

Examples of usage

  • The board of directors decided to turf the CEO due to financial mismanagement.
  • The employees voted to turf the supervisor who was not meeting their needs.

Translations

Translations of the word "turf" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grama

🇮🇳 घास

🇩🇪 Rasen

🇮🇩 rumput

🇺🇦 газон

🇵🇱 trawa

🇯🇵 芝生

🇫🇷 gazon

🇪🇸 césped

🇹🇷 çimen

🇰🇷 잔디

🇸🇦 عشب

🇨🇿 tráva

🇸🇰 tráva

🇨🇳 草坪

🇸🇮 trava

🇮🇸 gras

🇰🇿 шөп

🇬🇪 ბალახი

🇦🇿 ot

🇲🇽 césped

Etymology

The word 'turf' has a long history and can be traced back to Old English and Old Norse origins. In Old English, 'turf' referred to a piece of soil with grass on it, similar to its modern usage in gardening. The word also has connections to the Middle English 'torf' and the Old Norse 'torf', both of which meant 'turf' or 'sod'. Over time, 'turf' evolved to encompass various meanings, including the artificial grass surface on sports fields and the act of taking over control. Today, 'turf' is widely used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,439, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.