a layer of matted earth formed by grass and plant roots.

peat, esp. as material for fuel.

a block or piece of peat dug for fuel.

Slang .

the neighborhood over which a street gang asserts its authority.

a familiar area, as of residence or expertise

Denver is her turf. When you talk literature you're getting into my turf.

Chiefly British . a piece cut or torn from the surface of grassland; sod.

the turf,

the track over which horse races are run.

the practice or sport of racing horses.

to cover with turf or sod.

British Slang . to remove from a desirable office or position; expel; kick out

He was turfed from leadership of the group.

noun

country , district , region , terrain , area , bailiwick , divot , earth , grass , greensward , ground , neighborhood , peat , racetrack , sod , soil , sward , territory , track