SINCE 1828
graft
noun (1)
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Definition of graft
(Entry 1 of 5)
1a
: a grafted (see graft entry 2 sense transitive 1) plant
b
: scion sense 1
c
: the point of insertion of a scion upon a stock
graft
verb (1)
grafted;
grafting;
grafts
Definition of graft (Entry 2 of 5)
1a
: 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
2a
: 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
graft
noun (2)graft
verb (2)
grafted;
grafting;
grafts
graft
noun (3)Definition of graft (Entry 5 of 5)
: the acquisition of gain (such as money) in dishonest or questionable ways
also
: illegal or unfair gain
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graft
noun
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Kids Definition of graft
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a plant that has a twig or bud from another plant attached to it so they are joined and grow together
2
: something (as a piece of skin or a plant bud) that is joined to something similar so as to grow together
3
: something (as money or advantage) gotten in a dishonest way and especially by betraying a public trust
graft
verb
grafted;
grafting
Kids Definition of graft (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to attach a twig or bud from one plant to another plant so they are joined and grow together
2
: to join one thing to another as if by grafting
graft skin
3
: to gain dishonestly
graft
transitive verb
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Medical Definition of graft
(Entry 1 of 2)
: 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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