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Graft

/ɡɹæft/

A small shoot or scion of a tree inserted in another tree, the stock of which is to support and nourish it. The two unite and become one tree, but the graft determines the kind of fruit.

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📖 Definitions of "Graft"

noun

1
A small shoot or scion of a tree inserted in another tree, the stock of which is to support and nourish it. The two unite and become one tree, but the graft determines the kind of fruit.
2
A branch or portion of a tree growing from such a shoot.
3
A portion of living tissue used in the operation of autoplasty.

verb

1
To insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon.
2
To insert scions (grafts) from one tree, or kind of tree, etc., into another; to practice grafting.
3
To implant a portion of (living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic union.
4
To join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union.

🔄 Synonyms of "Graft"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
engraftverb	To insert, as a scion of one tree or plant into another, for the purpose of propagation; graft onto a plant
briberynoun	The act of giving an illegal payment (a bribe) to a person in an official position as a means of influencing their decisions.
transplantnoun	(transitive, medicine) To transfer (tissue or an organ) from one body to another, or from one part of a body to another.
graftingnoun	(horticulture) The act, art, or process of inserting grafts.
ingraftverb	Alternative spelling of engraft. [To insert, as a scion of one tree or plant into another, for the purpose of propagation; graft onto a plant]

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Graft"

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Word	Definition
engraftverb	To insert, as a scion of one tree or plant into another, for the purpose of propagation; graft onto a plant
transplantnoun	(medicine) An operation (procedure) in which tissue or an organ is transplanted: an instance of transplantation.
ingraftverb	Alternative spelling of engraft. [To insert, as a scion of one tree or plant into another, for the purpose of propagation; graft onto a plant]
briberynoun	The act of giving an illegal payment (a bribe) to a person in an official position as a means of influencing their decisions.
organnoun	The larger part of an organism, composed of tissues that perform similar functions.
forgerynoun	The act of forging, fabricating, or producing falsely; especially the crime of fraudulently making or altering a writing or signature purporting to be made by another, the false making or material alteration of or addition to a written instrument for the purpose of deceit and fraud.
riggingnoun	Dress; tackle; especially (nautical), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc.
imprintnoun	An impression; the mark left behind by printing something.
concussionnoun	(uncountable in Commonwealth, countable in Canada, US) An injury to part of the body, most especially the brain, caused by a violent blow, followed by loss of function.
mergernoun	(economics) The legal union of two or more corporations into a single entity, typically assets and liabilities being assumed by the buying party.
scionnoun	A descendant, especially a first-generation descendant of a distinguished family.
implantnoun	(medicine) Anything surgically implanted in the body, such as a tissue graft or prosthesis, particularly breast implants.
transplantationnoun	A surgical operation in which an organ is moved from a donor to a recipient; an organ transplant.
corruptionnoun	Unethical administrative or executive practices (in government or business), including bribery (offering or receiving bribes), conflicts of interest, nepotism, embezzlement, and so on.
pilferagenoun	The individual act or recurring practice of stealing items of low value, especially in small quantities, for which the legal term is petty theft.
racketeeringnoun	The criminal action of being involved in a racket; especially, directing it.
extortionnoun	The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
registrynoun	(countable) A record; an account; a register.
blackmailnoun	The extortion of money or favors by threats of public accusation, critique, or exposure.
misappropriationnoun	The wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.