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engraft

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Engraft (verb) means to join a cutting from one plant onto another so that it grows there.

verb
1
To join a cutting from one plant onto another so that it grows there.
2
To attach or fasten something securely into place.
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Etymology

Developed from the earlier form ingraft, formed from en- ("in") and graft.

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What is the meaning of engraft?
"engraft" (verb) means to join a cutting from one plant onto another so that it grows there.
What is another word for engraft?
Other words for "engraft" include graft, imbed, plant, ingraft, embed, implant.
What are the different meanings of engraft?
"engraft" has 2 main meanings: 1. To join a cutting from one plant onto another so that it grows there; 2. To attach or fasten something securely into place.

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