graft
/ˈgræft/ /Brit ˈgrɑːft/
noun
plural grafts
[count] technical :a part of a plant that is placed on another plant in such a way that it attaches to and grows with the plant also; :the place where such an attachment is made
medical :a piece of skin, muscle, or bone that is attached to a part of the body to repair a damaged area
verb
grafts; grafted; grafting
[+ obj] a technical :to attach (a part of a plant) to another plant
b medical :to attach (a piece of skin, muscle, or bone) to a part of the body
to make (something) become a part of (something else) - usually + onto
noun
[noncount] chiefly US :dishonest activity in which people with power (such as political leaders) use their position and influence to get money and advantages
noun
[noncount] Brit informal :hard work or effort
verb
grafts; grafted; grafting
[no obj] Brit informal :to work hard :labor