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Graft

noun
Word Frequency: 6.4

Definitions

1.nounA 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.nounA branch or portion of a tree growing from such a shoot.
3.nounA portion of living tissue used in the operation of autoplasty.
4.verbTo insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon.
5.verbTo insert scions (grafts) from one tree, or kind of tree, etc., into another; to practice grafting.
6.verbTo implant a portion of (living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic union.
7.verbTo join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union.
8.verbTo cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns.
9.verbTo form a graft polymer

Synonyms

affixattachput togetheruniteengrafttransplantingraftbriberyorganforgeryriggingimprint

Rhymes With

craftdraftdraughtraftaftwitchcraftaircraftdaft
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