Illustration of graft
- a scion
- b stock
1
a
: a grafted (see graft entry 2 sense transitive 1) plant
b
c
: the point of insertion of a scion upon a stock
grafted; grafting; grafts
1
a
: to cause (a scion) to unite with a stock
also
: to unite (plants or scion and stock) to form a graft
b
: to propagate (see propagate sense transitive 1) (a plant) by grafting
2
: to implant (living tissue) surgically
3
a
: to join or unite as if by grafting
b
: to attach (a chemical unit) to a main molecular chain
grafter
noun
: the acquisition of gain (such as money) in dishonest or questionable ways
also
: illegal or unfair gain
Examples of graft in a Sentence
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William Jones, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead, the maximum number of grafts possible is transplanted to achieve the best medical outcome for the patient.
—Karen “kh” Koehler
february 4, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
While neighboring vineyards resorted to grafting their vines onto pest-resistant American roots, DRC used various intensive strategies to keep its original European vines intact, at least until the 1940s.
—Pin Yen Tan 9 Min Ago, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
This option is perfect for covering larger bald areas that require a higher number of grafts.
—William Jones, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead, the maximum number of grafts possible is transplanted to achieve the best medical outcome for the patient.
—Karen “kh” Koehler
february 4, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Suckers can be stimulated to grow for a variety of reasons, such as the vigor of a plant’s root system in situations where the plant is grafted (as many non-native witchhazels and tree cultivars are).
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
While neighboring vineyards resorted to grafting their vines onto pest-resistant American roots, DRC used various intensive strategies to keep its original European vines intact, at least until the 1940s.
—Pin Yen Tan 9 Min Ago, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Graft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graft. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
graft
1 of 2 verb1
a
: to insert a twig or bud from one plant into another plant so that they are joined and grow together
b
: to join one thing to another as if by grafting
graft skin over the burn
2
: to gain money or advantage by graft
grafter
noun
graft
2 of 2 noun1
a
: a grafted plant
b
: the point in a plant where a part that is being grafted is inserted
2
: the act of grafting
3
4
a
: the getting of money or advantage by dishonest means through misuse of an official position
exposed graft in the city government
b
: the money or advantage gained
accused of taking graft
Medical Definition
graft
1 of 2 transitive verb
: to implant (living tissue) surgically
grafted a new piece of artery into the ruptured portion of the old artery
: to perform grafting
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