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Grafting

verb
Word Frequency: 1.8

Definitions

1.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.
2.verbTo insert scions (grafts) from one tree, or kind of tree, etc., into another; to practice grafting.
3.verbTo implant a portion of (living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic union.
4.verbTo join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union.
5.verbTo cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns.
6.verbTo form a graft polymer
7.verbTo work.
8.verbTo obtain illegal gain from bribery or similar corrupt practices.
9.nounThe act, art, or process of inserting grafts.
10.nounThe act or method of weaving a cover for a ring, rope end, etc.
11.nounThe transplanting of a portion of flesh or skin to a denuded surface; autoplastic.
12.nounA scarfing or endwise attachment of one timber to another.

Synonyms

affixattachput togetheruniterootstocktransplanttransplantingimprinttransplantationregistryregistrarlaboring

Rhymes With

draftingcraftingraftingshaftingdraughtinghaftingoverdrafting
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