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Graft

noun

/ɡræft/

Meaning

a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business

To join or insert a part of one plant or tissue into another; also refers to corruption or bribery

The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.

The surgeon performed a skin graft to treat the burn victim.

on the graft

transplant, implant, corruption, bribery, insert

Entry 1

transplant, implant, corruption, bribery

Entry 2

implant, transplant, insert, corruption, bribery

honesty, integrity, natural growth, original, remove

Entry 1

honesty, integrity, natural growth, original

Entry 2

honesty, integrity, remove

skin graft, political graft, graft corruption, bone graft, graft money

Entry 1

skin graft, political graft, graft corruption

Entry 2

skin graft, bone graft, graft corruption, graft money

a sudden loss of courage or confidence, often caused by disappointment or fear

Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.

A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.

playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching

An official permission or approval; also a penalty imposed to enforce rules.