Turfing

noun, plural turfs (especially British) turves.
1.
a layer of matted earth formed by grass and plant roots.
2.
peat, especially as material for fuel.
3.
a block or piece of peat dug for fuel.
4.
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.

5.
Chiefly British. a piece cut or torn from the surface of grassland; sod.
6.
the turf.

the track over which horse races are run.
the practice or sport of racing horses.

verb (used with object)
7.
to cover with turf or sod.
8.
British Slang. to remove from a desirable office or position; expel; kick out:
He was turfed from leadership of the group.
noun (pl) turfs, turves (tɜːvz)
1.
the surface layer of fields and pastures, consisting of earth containing a dense growth of grasses with their roots; sod
2.
a piece cut from this layer, used to form lawns, verges, etc
3.
the turf

a track, usually of grass or dirt, where horse races are run
horse racing as a sport or industry

4.
(US, slang) the territory or area of activity over which a person or group claims exclusive rights
5.
an area of knowledge or influence: he’s on home turf when it comes to music
6.
another term for peat1
7.
(informal) go with the turf, to be an unavoidable part of a particular situation or process
verb
8.
(transitive) to cover with pieces of turf
turd face