graft

²graft

verb

Definition of GRAFT

transitive verb

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 (a plant) by grafting

2

a : to join or unite as if by grafting b : to attach (a chemical unit) to a main molecular chain

3

: to implant (living tissue) surgically

intransitive verb

1

: to become grafted

2

: to perform grafting

— graft·er noun

Illustration of GRAFT

First Known Use of GRAFT

14th century