草皮 — meaning in English
cǎo pí
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English meaning
- clod noun A lump of earth, clay, or turf.
- hassock noun A thick clump of grass or other plants growing close together.
- patch noun A piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or damaged area.
- sod noun A layer of grass-covered soil held together by roots; turf.
- sward noun Ground where grass has taken root over its surface, forming turf, or a patch of such ground.
Senses
草皮 is used for these senses in English:
- clod A lump of something, especially earth or clay.
- hassock A dense clump of grass or vegetation; a tussock. [from 10th c.]
- patch (specifically) A small area, a small plot of land or piece of ground.
- sod (uncountable) The stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward.
- sward (uncountable) Earth which grass has grown into the upper layer of; greensward, sod, turf; (countable) a portion of such earth.
clod — full definition
- noun A lump of earth, clay, or turf.
- noun An awkward or foolish person.
hassock — full definition
- noun A thick clump of grass or other plants growing close together.
- noun A cushion for kneeling on, especially in a church.
- noun A thick, firm cushion used as a low seat or footstool.
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