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Turfing: meaning, definitions and examples

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turfing

 

[ หˆtษœหrfษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

land management

Turfing refers to the practice of laying down grass or turf in a specific area, typically for landscaping or gardening purposes. This process is essential for creating an aesthetically pleasing lawn, as well as for erosion control and improving soil quality. Turfing can also involve the maintenance of existing grass areas to promote healthy growth. It is often used in sports fields, parks, and residential gardens to establish a green and lush environment.

Synonyms

grass laying, landscaping, sodding

Examples of usage

  • The gardener is turfing the front yard to enhance its appearance.
  • Proper turfing can significantly improve the look of a public park.
  • After turfing the soccer field, the players were pleased with the new surface.
  • They spent the weekend turfing the area around their house.

Translations

Translations of the word "turfing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น turfing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคฐเฅเคซเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Turfing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ turfing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั€ั„ั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ turfing

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒผใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท turfing

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ turfing

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท turfing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ„ฐํ•‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูŠุฑููŠู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ turfing

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ turfing

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‰็šฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ turfing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ turfing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะฐั„ะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒคแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ turfing

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ turfing

Etymology

The term 'turfing' comes from the word 'turf', which has its roots in the Old English word 'turf', meaning 'a mound of earth or grass'. This Old English term likely derives from Proto-Germanic *turfan, which is related to the modern German word 'Torfer', meaning 'peat'. The concept of turfing as a practice for creating and maintaining grass-covered areas has been around since ancient times, as people sought to cultivate the land for aesthetic and functional purposes. In the 20th century, turfing became a more specialized practice, especially in landscaping and sports, with the development of various turf types and laying techniques. The popularization of turfgrass in sports fields has led to advances in turf management, significantly impacting how we understand and implement turfing today.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,799, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.