turves

Meanings

• noun

  A mat or layer of turf, especially for use as a floor covering or for lawns.

• noun

  A tuft or clump of grass or other vegetation.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with turves
curves , peruses

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Variants

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turf , turves , turf war , turf wars , turfier , turfiest , turfs , turfy

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'turf' or 'turves' in Old English, from 'turf' meaning 'turf' or 'turves' in Proto-Germanic.

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Trivia

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1. A square yard of turf can weigh up to 1,500 pounds.

2. The oldest known turf-roofed building is the St. Bride's Church in Dublin, Ireland, which dates back to the 10th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sod: A thin layer of soil with grass or other vegetation growing on it, used for lawns or other landscaping purposes.

2. Turf war: A conflict between groups or individuals over control of a specific territory or resource.

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Culture

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In literature, turves have been used metaphorically to represent the natural world and the passage of time. In art, they have been depicted as a symbol of the cycle of life and death. In music, the term 'turves' is sometimes used in folk songs and ballads.

How to Memorize "turves"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lush green lawn made up of interconnected turves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'turves' with the feeling of walking on a soft, natural surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'turves' as 'turf' spelled with an 's' at the end.

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