tə:f n. & v. --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). øturf
accountant Brit. a
bookmaker. [OE f. Gmc]