graft Definition

graft¹
noun

1. hortic.
A piece of plant tissue that is inserted into a cut in the outer stem of another plant, resulting in fusion of the tissues and growth of a single plant.
2. surgery.
The transfer or transplantation of an organ or tissue from one individual to another, or to a different site within the same individual, usually to replace diseased or damaged tissue.
Example: skin graft
3. A transplanted organ. Compare implant.

verb grafted, grafting

1a. To attach a graft in something or someone;

Form: graft in (also)
Form: graft into
Form: graft on
Form: graft together
1b. To attach something as a graft.

Form: graft in (also)
Form: graft into
Form: graft on
Form: graft together
intr
2. To attach grafts.

Etymology: 15c: from French graffe, from Greek graphein to write.

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graft²
noun

1. colloq
Hard work.
2a. slang
The use of illegal or unfair means to gain profit or advantage, especially by politicians or officials;
Thesaurus: fraud, peculation, thievery, corruption.
2b. slang
The profit or advantage gained.

verb, intr grafted, grafting

1. colloq
To work hard.
2. slang
To practise graft.
Thesaurus: cheat, thieve, swindle, steal.

Etymology: 19c, originally US.