cut turf

Frequency: 4.82.9 per million words

To cut and remove sections of turf, often for fuel (as peat).

turfVERB + turf

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cut

Examples (10)

  • They still cut turf here for fuel.
  • In the old days, villagers would cut turf to heat their homes during winter.
  • We will need to cut turf before the rainy season begins.
  • Turf was carefully cut and stacked to dry.
  • The workers are currently cutting turf in the bog.
  • My grandfather used to cut turf by hand every spring.
  • They learned to cut turf efficiently for building materials.
  • If you cut turf too deeply, you might damage the underlying soil.
  • Remember to cut the turf in even blocks for easier handling.
  • The traditional method involves using a special spade to cut the turf into precise shapes.