Astroturf

Verb

 * 1) To cover with an artificial grass-like material.
 * 2) * 2002, Wendy Perriam, Tread Softly, page 17
 * But what was there left to Astroturf? The sitting-room? Hugh's bald patch?
 * 1) * 2006, Dick Wolfsie, Indiana Curiosities, 2nd, page 41
 * Is it just me, or is it hard to find anyone nowadays to Astroturf your car?
 * 1) (Usually lowercase) To fabricate an impression of political support for an agenda. See astroturfing.

Adjective

 * 1) Of a group created by a larger organisation, but presenting itself as a grassroots organisation.

Related terms

 * astroturfer