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velvet bent

velvet bent

7.5
A grass with narrow leaves and fine texture used for lawns and golf greens
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : bentón terciopelo
  • The golf course is famous for its velvet bent greens that provide a smooth putting surface.

Examples

  • The velvet bent thrives in cool, moist conditions and is commonly found in northern Europe.

  • Some gardeners prefer planting velvet bent due to its fine texture and adaptability.

  • The lawn was covered with beautiful velvet bent grass.

  • Many golf courses use velvet bent for their greens.

  • Many golf courses use velvet bent grass for its smooth texture and durability.

  • The velvet bent grass creates lush, inviting lawns that many homeowners admire.

  • In temperate regions, velvet bent is favored for its ability to thrive in moist soil.

Synonyms

bent
vsvelvet bent
  • UK
1 8.1

A grass used for lawns and golf courses

refers to the particular common grass species rather than any grassy area
velvet bent grass
vsvelvet bent
  • Specialized
6.9

A fine, low-growing grass people plant for lawns and golf courses

is the same concept expressed with a slightly different phrase
Agrostis canina
vsvelvet bent
  • Specialized
9.9

A small grass with thin leaves that often grows in wet fields and lawns

refers to that same species commonly used on lawns and greens
brown bent
vsvelvet bent
  • UK
8.6

A common grass with thin stems and narrow leaves that grows in wet meadows

focuses on the use for lawns and golf courses rather than wild habitats
bentgrass
vsvelvet bent
5.6

A fine grass with thin leaves that makes a dense, smooth lawn often used on golf greens

is the same turf use but names a particular common variety
bent grass
vsvelvet bent
  • Specialized
4.5

A grass with fine leaves used for lawns and golf greens

is narrower, pointing to a specific common type rather than the whole genus
bent-grass
vsvelvet bent
5.1

A fine grass used for lawns and for smooth golf greens

is more specific to one common named variety rather than the general type
creeping bent
vsvelvet bent
  • Specialized
6.0

A low grass that spreads along the ground, often used for lawns and golf courses

is similar but does not emphasize spreading by long runners
creeping bentgrass
vsvelvet bent
  • Specialized
7.5

A grass used for lawns and golf greens that spreads by long runners to form a dense mat

is the same turf role but lacks the strong runner spreading trait
Agrostis palustris
vsvelvet bent
  • Specialized
9.3

A grass used for lawns and golf courses that spreads by long stems

focuses on the common lawn use without stressing runner spread
Rhode Island bent
vsvelvet bent
  • US
5.5

A thin, soft grass with narrow leaves used for lawns and golf greens

is the general common grass not tied to any particular region
dog bent
vsvelvet bent
  • UK
9.9

A common grass with thin stems and narrow leaves that grows in fields

is cultivated mainly for lawns and golf courses rather than wild meadows
Korean velvet grass
vsvelvet bent
  • US
8.8

A low spreading grass from Asia used for lawns that need little water

is the common species used for greens and lawns in general climates

Surface Forms

velvet bent singular
velvet bents plural

Morphology

velvet + bent

The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'velvet' describes texture/appearance and 'bent' denotes a type of turf grass, so the meaning 'a bent (turf) grass with velvety qualities' is directly derivable from the parts. While 'bent' as a botanical term is somewhat specialized, a B1 learner who knows both words would reasonably infer this compositional meaning, making it transparent.

Etymology

Velvet bent gets its name from the grass's soft feel and an old word for grass. The word velvet shows its smooth, soft blades and bent was once used for 'grass', so the name helps you remember it is a fine, soft 'grass' used on lawns and golf greens.