noun
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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe technique of attaching living tissue or plant matter so it grows in a new place.
Common pairings
skin grafting
tree grafting
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- graftings
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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.
