noun🔗ShareA small shoot or scion of a tree inserted in another tree, the stock of which is to support and nourish it. The two unite and become one tree, but the graft determines the kind of fruit."The gardener carefully attached several apple grafts to the existing pear tree trunk, hoping to grow apples and pears on the same tree. "agricultureplantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA branch or portion of a tree growing from such a shoot."The apple orchard was known for its unique varieties, each tree bearing different fruits thanks to carefully placed grafts. "biologyplantagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA portion of living tissue used in the operation of autoplasty."After the burn, the surgeon used skin grafts from his thigh to repair the damaged area on his arm. "medicineanatomybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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 grafts a branch from the apple tree onto the pear tree to create a tree that bears both fruits. "agriculturebiologyplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo insert scions (grafts) from one tree, or kind of tree, etc., into another; to practice grafting."The gardener grafts branches from a sweet apple tree onto a hardier rootstock to produce more flavorful fruit. "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 grafts skin from her thigh onto the burn on her arm. "medicineanatomybodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union."The gardener grafts a branch from a fruit-bearing tree onto a stronger, more resilient rootstock to improve the harvest. "biologyagricultureplantmedicineChat 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 grafts 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 scientist carefully grafts one type of plastic polymer onto another to create a new material with improved properties. "compoundchemistrysciencematerialtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA ditch, a canal."The farmers dug grafts to irrigate their fields. "geographyenvironmentagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe depth of the blade of a digging tool such as a spade or shovel.""He measured the garden bed's depth by noting two full grafts of his shovel." "utensilagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA narrow spade used in digging drainage trenches."The gardener used his grafts to quickly dig the narrow trench for the new drainage pipe. "utensilagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorruption in official life.""The investigation revealed widespread grafts in the city council, with officials accepting bribes for construction contracts." "politicsgovernmentlawmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIllicit profit by corrupt means, especially in public life."The investigation revealed that the construction company received the contract only because of significant grafts paid to city officials. "politicsgovernmentlawmoralbusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA criminal’s special branch of practice."The corrupt mayor's grafts included accepting bribes for construction contracts and skimming money from the city budget. "policegovernmentlaworganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA con job.""The mayor promised new schools and parks, but it turned out his entire campaign was built on grafts and empty promises." "businessgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA cut of the take (money)."The corrupt official demanded large grafts from the construction projects he approved. "governmentpoliticseconomybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA bribe, especially on an ongoing basis."The construction inspector received regular grafts from the builder to overlook code violations. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWork; labor"After years of hard grafts, the farmer finally had a successful harvest. "workjobbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA job or trade."Many people in the town relied on fishing and farming as their grafts. "jobworkbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEffort needed for doing hard work."Sentence: After a long day of moving furniture, he felt the grafts in his aching muscles. "workjobachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo work."He grafts tirelessly at his construction job, working long hours to support his family. "workjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo obtain illegal gain from bribery or similar corrupt practices."The corrupt official grafts by accepting money from businesses in exchange for overlooking their violations. "politicsgovernmentlawmoralbusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading