turf
Aussprache: [tɜrf]
Kontext: „sports“
(noun) Turf is a special kind of grass used in sports fields, like soccer or football fields. It makes the ground soft and nice for playing games.
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The soccer game was held on new turf that was soft and green.
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They had to cancel the game because the turf was too muddy to play on.
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Is the turf at our school field ready for the game?
Kontext: „land“
(noun) Turf can also mean the ground covered with grass. It is the top layer of the soil where grass grows.
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The backyard has lovely green turf that feels soft when you walk on it.
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The old turf in the garden was dry and full of weeds.
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What can we do to make our turf healthy again?
Kontext: „territory“
(noun) Turf can also mean a person's area or territory. It is where someone feels they belong or have control, like a neighborhood or a place where they feel secure.
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He takes pride in his turf and keeps it clean and safe.
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She didn't like it when others came into her turf without asking.
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Do you think we should respect everyone’s turf in the park?
Kontext: „care for land“
(verb) To turf means to cover an area with grass or sod. It's like laying down new grass to make a place look nice.
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They decided to turf the bare patches of the lawn to make it look better.
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He regretted not turfing the area before the rainy season started.
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How long does it take to turf a whole soccer field?