grafted

Verb

graft (third-person singular simple present grafts, present participle grafting, simple past and past participle grafted)

1. (transitive) 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. (intransitive) To insert scions (grafts) from one tree, or kind of tree, etc., into another; to practice grafting.
3. (transitive) To implant a portion of (living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic union.
4. (transitive) To join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union.
   • And graft my love immortal on thy fame!1717, Alexander Pope, Eloisa to Abelard.

   Synonyms:

   affix

5. (transitive) To cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope yarns.
6. To form a graft polymer

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