Background for grafting

grafting

/ˈɡræftɪŋ/ /ˈɡrɑːftɪŋ/

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verb

To insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon.

Examples :

"The gardener is grafting a branch from a delicious apple tree onto a strong, but plain, apple tree to produce better fruit. "

agriculture plant biology

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verb

To insert scions (grafts) from one tree, or kind of tree, etc., into another; to practice grafting.

Examples :

"The gardener is grafting a branch from a lemon tree onto an orange tree in hopes of producing lemons on the orange tree. "

agriculture plant biology science

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verb

To implant a portion of (living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic union.

Examples :

"After the severe burn on her arm, doctors are planning on grafting skin from her thigh to help it heal. "

medicine physiology

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verb

To join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union.

Examples :

"The gardener is grafting a branch from a plum tree onto an apple tree to create a tree that produces both plums and apples. "

agriculture biology plant

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verb

To cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns.

Examples :

"The sailor was grafting the rope around the metal ring, carefully weaving the smaller cords to protect it from wear and tear. "

nautical technical

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verb

To form a graft polymer

Examples :

"The scientists are grafting a new polymer chain onto the existing plastic to improve its strength. "

agriculture science plant biology

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verb

Examples :

"The gardener is grafting diligently to ensure the young tree thrives. "

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verb

To obtain illegal gain from bribery or similar corrupt practices.

Examples :

"The politician was accused of grafting money from city funds for personal gain. "

politics government law business economy moral

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noun

The act, art, or process of inserting grafts.

Examples :

"The grafting of the apple scion onto the rootstock created a tree that produces two different types of apples. "

plant agriculture biology science process

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noun

The act or method of weaving a cover for a ring, rope end, etc.

Examples :

"The sailor carefully completed the grafting on the rope's end to prevent it from fraying. "

nautical technical

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noun

The transplanting of a portion of flesh or skin to a denuded surface; autoplastic.

Examples :

"After the serious burn, the patient needed a grafting to repair the damaged skin on his arm. "

medicine anatomy body

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noun

A scarfing or endwise attachment of one timber to another.

Examples :

"The structural integrity of the old wooden beam was reinforced by careful grafting. "

architecture structure material building