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The correct spelling is grafting.
How to pronounce grafting
verb
Say it like: Gra-fti-ng
The correct spelling is grafting. 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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Meanings
verb
- 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.To insert scions (grafts) from one tree, or kind of tree, etc., into another; to practice grafting.
- 3.To implant a portion of (living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic union.
- 4.To join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union.
- 5.To cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns.
noun
- 1.The act, art, or process of inserting grafts.
- 2.The act or method of weaving a cover for a ring, rope end, etc.
- 3.The transplanting of a portion of flesh or skin to a denuded surface; autoplastic.
- 4.A scarfing or endwise attachment of one timber to another.
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