Pronunciation: /ɡræft/
noun a piece of living tissue that is transplanted surgically
A1 The tree had a graft where two branches had been joined together.
A2 The farmer used grafting to create a new type of fruit tree.
B1 The politician was accused of corruption and graft.
B2 The surgeon performed a skin graft to repair the burn victim's skin.
C1 The company was involved in a complex graft scheme that spanned multiple countries.
C2 The artist's work was a beautiful graft of traditional and modern styles.
verb to join or unite closely
A1 She grafts flowers onto the tree branches to create a unique garden.
A2 The surgeon will graft skin from one part of the body to another to help with the healing process.
B1 The artist decided to graft different painting techniques together to create a new style.
B2 The company manager was accused of grafting funds from the company for personal use.
C1 The scientist successfully grafted the DNA of two different species to create a hybrid organism.
C2 The politician was involved in a scandal where he was caught grafting money from government contracts.
formal The surgeon performed a skin graft to repair the burn victim's damaged tissue.
informal My uncle had a heart graft last year and he's feeling much better now.
slang I heard that politician is involved in some shady graft schemes.
figurative She had to graft her way to the top of the corporate ladder through hard work and dedication.
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