Definition

To join or attach something, especially in a way that allows it to grow or develop together with another.

Example

The gardener decided to graft a new branch onto the old tree to improve its fruit production.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about that new plant I got?

Yeah! I heard it's really easy to graft different types together.

I want to try it, but I'm not sure how to graft properly.

Maybe we can watch some videos together and figure it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A piece of living tissue or an organ that is attached to a part of the body to replace something that is damaged, or a method of joining a part of a plant to another plant.

Example

The surgeon used a skin graft to help heal the wound.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new procedure for heart surgeries?

Yeah, they’re using a special kind of graft now.

I wonder how effective that graft really is compared to the old methods.

Definition

To join a plant or part of a plant to another so that they grow together, or to implant living tissue into a body to replace something damaged.

Example

The gardener decided to graft a new variety of apple onto the existing tree.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to graft a new plant onto an old one?

No, I haven't, but I've seen videos of it and it looks interesting.

I want to learn how to graft so I can create unique plants in my garden.

Root Explanation

Graft originates from Old English 'graffian', meaning to dig or to plant. The word refers to the act of inserting a part of one plant into another to grow together, akin to the original meaning of planting or digging into the earth.

Memory Tip

Think of the act of 'planting' ('graffian') a part of one plant into another, which helps you remember that graft means to join or insert one thing into another.

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