turf

n 1: surface layer of ground containing a matt of grass and grass

roots [syn: {sod}, {sward}, {greensward}]

2: the territory claimed by a juvenile gang as its own

3: (informal) range of jurisdiction or influence: "a

bureaucracy...chiefly concerned with turf...and protecting

the retirement system"

v : cover with turf

TURN

An {SMTP} command with which a {client}

asks the {server} to open an SMTP connection to the client,

thus reversing their roles.

Superceded by {ETRN}.

(1997-11-21)