scutch grass
- noun
- /skʌtʃ ɡræs/
:
grama de escutcha
- Scutch grass is often used on golf courses because it forms a dense, resilient turf.
Examples
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Many homeowners prefer scutch grass for its durability.
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Farmers sometimes struggle to remove scutch grass from their fields due to its rapid spread.
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Lawn care professionals recommend specific herbicides to control scutch grass infestations.
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The scutch grass spread quickly across the lawn.
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Scutch grass is commonly planted in southern lawns due to its ability to withstand heat.
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Many farmers face challenges in managing scutch grass because it grows rapidly and easily outcompetes other plants.
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To maintain a healthy lawn, it is important to regularly check for scutch grass and take appropriate control measures.
Synonyms
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9.9
A soft grass that grows close to the ground and people use for lawns and pasture in warm places
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3.8
A grass that grows along the ground and is used for lawns and fields for animals
A tough grass that people use for lawns and pastures in warm places
A grass used for lawns and animal feed in warm places
A spreading grass often used for lawns and for animals to eat
A strong plant that spreads quickly and is used for lawns and pastures in warm places
Surface Forms
Morphology
scutch + grass
The noun 'grass' makes the category clear — this is a type of grass — but the modifier 'scutch' is obscure/lexicalized (not a transparent descriptive adjective) and does not itself convey the specific properties of the plant. Thus a learner could infer it is some kind of grass but could not predict the exact sense or properties from the constituents alone.
Etymology
Scutch grass may come from the old word scutch meaning 'to beat' or 'to scrape', a word used when people cleaned flax. One popular story says the grass was called that because it forms a tough, flattened mat that looks as if it has been beaten down, so the name stuck for this strong, fast-spreading lawn grass.