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grafted

The correct spelling is grafted.

How to pronounce grafted

verb

Say it like: Gra-fte-d

The correct spelling is grafted. To insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon.
  2. 2.To insert scions (grafts) from one tree, or kind of tree, etc., into another; to practice grafting.
  3. 3.To implant a portion of (living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic union.
  4. 4.To join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union.
  5. 5.To cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns.

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