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grafting

GRAHF-tihng

Grafting (noun) means the process of attaching a shoot or bud from one plant onto another so they grow together. Example: “Grafting lets growers combine a hardy rootstock with a fruit-bearing variety.”

noun
1
The process of attaching a shoot or bud from one plant onto another so they grow together.
"Grafting lets growers combine a hardy rootstock with a fruit-bearing variety."
2
The surgical process of transplanting tissue or skin onto another part of the body.
"Skin grafting helped speed up recovery from the burn."

How to use grafting

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In plain EnglishThe technique of attaching living tissue or plant matter so it grows in a new place.

Common pairings
skin grafting tree grafting

Word forms

graftings plural

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What does “grafting” mean?

The word “grafting” means the process of attaching a shoot or bud from one plant onto another so they grow together. In plain terms, the technique of attaching living tissue or plant matter so it grows in a new place.

How do you pronounce “grafting”?

“Grafting” is pronounced GRAHF-tihng (/ˈɡɹæftɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “grafting” in a sentence?

Here is “grafting” used in a sentence: “Grafting lets growers combine a hardy rootstock with a fruit-bearing variety.”

What part of speech is “grafting”?

“Grafting” is a noun.

How many meanings does “grafting” have?

“Grafting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of attaching a shoot or bud from one plant onto another so they grow together.

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