Illustration of graft
- a scion
- b stock
1
a
: a grafted (see graft entry 2 sense transitive 1) plant
b
c
: the point of insertion of a scion upon a stock
grafted; grafting; grafts
1
a
: to cause (a scion) to unite with a stock
also
: to unite (plants or scion and stock) to form a graft
b
: to propagate (see propagate sense transitive 1) (a plant) by grafting
2
: to implant (living tissue) surgically
3
a
: to join or unite as if by grafting
b
: to attach (a chemical unit) to a main molecular chain
grafter
noun
: the acquisition of gain (such as money) in dishonest or questionable ways
also
: illegal or unfair gain
Examples of graft in a Sentence
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Angela Yang, NBC News, 14 Oct. 2024
The nation’s last cabinet minister charged with graft was Wee Toon Boon, who was found guilty in 1975 and jailed for accepting gifts.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Jen Chaney, Vulture, 17 July 2024
The majority of grapevines around the world, including in Europe, are grafted onto American rootstock, which is resistant to phylloxera.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Most of them are insignificant: a tin can, a graft of clothing, an old basket or a ski pole.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 14 Oct. 2024
The nation’s last cabinet minister charged with graft was Wee Toon Boon, who was found guilty in 1975 and jailed for accepting gifts.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
But grafting the experiences of Harriet onto a series otherwise committed to reflecting the structures and themes of the novel doesn’t serve her well.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 17 July 2024
The majority of grapevines around the world, including in Europe, are grafted onto American rootstock, which is resistant to phylloxera.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Graft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graft. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
graft
1 of 2 verb1
a
: to insert a twig or bud from one plant into another plant so that they are joined and grow together
b
: to join one thing to another as if by grafting
graft skin over the burn
2
: to gain money or advantage by graft
grafter
noun
graft
2 of 2 noun1
a
: a grafted plant
b
: the point in a plant where a part that is being grafted is inserted
2
: the act of grafting
3
4
a
: the getting of money or advantage by dishonest means through misuse of an official position
exposed graft in the city government
b
: the money or advantage gained
accused of taking graft
Medical Definition
graft
1 of 2 transitive verb
: to implant (living tissue) surgically
grafted a new piece of artery into the ruptured portion of the old artery
: to perform grafting
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