turf

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /tɚf/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /tɜːf/

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Noun

Singular turf

Plural turfs or turves

1. Upper layer of soil with the grass growing on it, often used as a surface for lawns or sports fields.

   The kids played soccer on the soft turf of the school field.

2. (countable) A person's territory or area of control.

   The street vendor claimed the corner as his turf, where he sold his handmade crafts.

3. A block of peat used as fuel.
4. (countable) A territory claimed by a gang as their own.