—n. (pl. turfs or turves)
1 a a layer of grass etc. with earth and matted roots as the surface of grassland. b a piece of this cut from the ground.
2 a slab of peat for fuel.
3 (prec. by the) a horse-racing generally. b a general term for racecourses.
—v.tr.
1 cover (ground) with turf.
2 (foll. by out) esp. Brit. colloq. expel or eject (a person or thing).
Phrases and idioms:
turf accountant Brit. a bookmaker.
Etymology: OE f. Gmc
Useful english dictionary. 2012.