verb🔗ShareTo insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon."The gardener grafted a scion of a Fuji apple tree onto a sturdy rootstock to produce a tree with better fruit. "agriculturebiologyplantscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo insert scions (grafts) from one tree, or kind of tree, etc., into another; to practice grafting."The farmer grafted a branch from a Fuji apple tree onto a rootstock, hoping to grow better apples. "agriculturebiologyplantscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo implant a portion of (living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic union."The surgeon grafted skin from his thigh onto the burn on his arm. "medicinebiologyphysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union."The teacher grafted new ideas onto the existing curriculum to make it more engaging for the students. "agriculturebiologyplantscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns."The sailor carefully grafted the rope around the metal ring to protect it from wear and tear. "nauticaltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo form a graft polymer"The chemist carefully grafted polymer chains onto the surface of the plastic to improve its durability. "biologychemistryplantagriculturetechnicalscienceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo work."The student diligently grafted at her studies, working late into the night to finish the project. "workjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo obtain illegal gain from bribery or similar corrupt practices."The construction inspector grafted by accepting money to overlook safety violations. "politicsgovernmentlawmoralbusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
