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Pronunciation : Graft
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OE. graff, F. greffe, originally the same word as OF. grafe pencil, L. graphium, Gr. carve. So named from the resemblance of a scion or shoot to a pointed pencil. Cf. Graphic, Grammar.] (a) A small shoot or scion of a tree inserted in another tree, the s
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Graft
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [F. greffer. See Graft, n.]
Definition : 1. 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. [Formerly written graff.]

2.

(Surg.)

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

3.

Defn: To join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union. And graft my love immortal on thy fame ! Pope.

4.

(Naut.)

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

t. [imp. & p. p. Grafted; p. pr. & vb. n. Grafting.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Graft
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To insert scions from one tree, or kind of tree, etc., into another; to practice grafting.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913