Definition of "graft"
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A small shoot or scion of a tree inserted in another tree, the stock of which is to support and nourish it. The two unite and become one tree, but the graft determines the kind of fruit.
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A branch or portion of a tree growing from such a shoot.
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A portion of living tissue used in the operation of autoplasty.
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Effort needed for doing hard work.
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A criminal's special branch of practice.
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Illicit profit by corrupt means, especially in public life.
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Corruption in official life.
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A con job.
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A cut of the take (money).
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A bribe, especially on an ongoing basis.
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verb:
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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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To implant a portion of (living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic union.
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To join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union.
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To cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns.
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To insert scions (grafts) from one tree, or kind of tree, etc., into another; to practice grafting.
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