Definition of turf

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Turf (n.) That upper stratum of earth and vegetable mold which is filled with the roots of grass and other small plants, so as to adhere and form a kind of mat; sward; sod..

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Turfman :: Turfman (n.) A turfite; a votary of the turf, or race course..
Sod :: Sod (n.) That stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward..
Breastplough :: Breastplough (n.) A kind of plow, driven by the breast of the workman; -- used to cut or pare turf..
Peat :: Peat (n.) A substance of vegetable origin, consisting of roots and fibers, moss, etc., in various stages of decomposition, and found, as a kind of turf or bog, usually in low situations, where it is always more or less saturated with water. It is often dried and used for fuel..
Soddy :: Soddy (a.) Consisting of sod; covered with sod; turfy.
Turfy :: Turfy (superl.) Of or pertaining to the turf, or horse racing..
Greensward :: Greensward (n.) Turf green with grass.
Down :: Down (prep.) A tract of poor, sandy, undulating or hilly land near the sea, covered with fine turf which serves chiefly for the grazing of sheep; -- usually in the plural..
Parterre :: Parterre (n.) An ornamental and diversified arrangement of beds or plots, in which flowers are cultivated, with intervening spaces of gravel or turf for walking on..
Turf :: Turf (n.) Race course; horse racing; -- preceded by the.
Turfy :: Turfy (superl.) Having the nature or appearance of turf.
Turfing :: Turfing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Tur.
Clod :: Clod (n.) A lump or mass, especially of earth, turf, or clay..
Turfs :: Turfs (pl. ) of Tur.
Hag :: Hag (n.) A quagmire; mossy ground where peat or turf has been cut.
Gleby :: Gleby (a.) Pertaining to the glebe; turfy; cloddy; fertile; fruitful.
Turfen :: Turfen (a.) Made of turf; covered with turf.
Turf :: Turf (n.) Peat, especially when prepared for fuel. See Peat..
Turfiness :: Turfiness (n.) Quality or state of being turfy.
Divot :: Divot (n.) A thin, oblong turf used for covering cottages, and also for fuel..
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