Horticulture Terms

noun a piece of living tissue that is transplanted surgically

verb to join or unite closely

• The surgeon performed a skin graft to repair the burn victim's damaged tissue.
• My uncle had a heart graft last year and he's feeling much better now.
• I heard that politician is involved in some shady graft schemes.
• She had to graft her way to the top of the corporate ladder through hard work and dedication.

noun a farm that grows produce to be sold at markets or to be transported to urban areas for sale

• The truck farm was known for its efficient use of land and crop rotation techniques.
• My grandpa used to work on a truck farm when he was younger.
• I heard there's a truck farm down the road that sells the best tomatoes.
• Her mind was like a truck farm, full of ideas waiting to be harvested.