graft
1Horticulture.
a bud, shoot, or scion of a plant inserted in a groove, slit, or the like in a stem or stock of another plant in which it continues to grow.
the plant resulting from such an operation; the united stock and scion.
the place where the scion is inserted.
Surgery. a portion of living tissue surgically transplanted from one part of an individual to another, or from one individual to another, for its adhesion and growth.
an act of grafting.
to insert (a graft) into a tree or other plant; insert a scion of (one plant) into another plant.
to cause (a plant) to reproduce through grafting.
Surgery. to transplant (a portion of living tissue, as of skin or bone) as a graft.
to attach as if by grafting: an absurdity grafted onto an otherwise coherent body of thought.
Nautical. to cover (a rope) with a weaving of rope yarn.
to insert scions from one plant into another.
to become grafted.
Origin of graft
1Other words for graft
Other words from graft
- graft·er, noun
Words Nearby graft
Other definitions for graft (2 of 2)
the acquisition of money, gain, or advantage by dishonest, unfair, or illegal means, especially through the abuse of one's position or influence in politics, business, etc.
a particular instance, method, or means of thus acquiring gain or advantage.
to obtain by graft.
to practice graft.
Origin of graft
2Other words from graft
- graft·er, noun
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How to use graft in a sentence
The old culture of the Party of Regions—its lack of transparency, the graft and the shady deal making—has returned.
And the military support groups' letter suggests that widespread graft has continued under its successors.
The country was ranked 144 of 177 nations surveyed by Transparency International in its 2013 graft perception index.
It's just typical political graft … It was a lot more about quantity than quality.
Did Christie Go Easy on a Human Trafficker Just to Bust a Small-Time Pol? | Olivia Nuzzi | March 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFor most people, this is irrelevant; politics should be clean, regardless of the benefits of honest graft.
Those that are crying the loudest against the grafters are just waiting for a chance to graft good and hard themselves.
Ancestors | Gertrude Athertongraft among British policemen is unknown and bribery altogether unheard of.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car | Thomas D. MurphyTo carry out your metaphor of the tree, the graft cut from the parent stock must bear fruit for itself.
Alone | Marion HarlandThe big graft in this neck-a woods is political, and the Red Tower gang is only set-a cogs in the bull-wheel.
The Wreckers | Francis LyndeBut I am determined that Hatch shall not be allowed to work his graft a second time upon the people who are trusting me.
The Wreckers | Francis Lynde
British Dictionary definitions for graft (1 of 2)
/ (ɡrɑːft) /
horticulture
a piece of plant tissue (the scion), normally a stem, that is made to unite with an established plant (the stock), which supports and nourishes it
the plant resulting from the union of scion and stock
the point of union between the scion and the stock
surgery a piece of tissue or an organ transplanted from a donor or from the patient's own body to an area of the body in need of the tissue
the act of joining one thing to another by or as if by grafting
horticulture
to induce (a plant or part of a plant) to unite with another part or (of a plant or part of a plant) to unite in this way
to produce (fruit, flowers, etc) by this means or (of fruit, flowers, etc) to grow by this means
to transplant (tissue) or (of tissue) to be transplanted
to attach or incorporate or become attached or incorporated: to graft a happy ending onto a sad tale
Origin of graft
1Derived forms of graft
- grafter, noun
- grafting, noun
British Dictionary definitions for graft (2 of 2)
/ (ɡrɑːft) informal /
work (esp in the phrase hard graft)
the acquisition of money, power, etc, by dishonest or unfair means, esp by taking advantage of a position of trust
something gained in this way, such as profit from government business
a payment made to a person profiting by such a practice
(intr) to work
to acquire by or practise graft
Origin of graft
2Derived forms of graft
- grafter, noun
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Scientific definitions for graft
[ grăft ]
A shoot or bud of one plant that is inserted into or joined to the stem, branch, or root of another plant so that the two grow together as a single plant. Grafts are used to strengthen or repair plants, create dwarf trees, produce seedless fruit, and increase fruit yields without requiring plants to mature from seeds.
A piece of body tissue that is surgically removed and then transplanted or implanted to replace a damaged part or compensate for a defect. See also allograft autograft and xenograft.
To join a graft to another plant.
To transplant or implant a graft.
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Cultural definitions for graft
In politics, the illegal acceptance of bribes by government officials.
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