grafting
noun
Simple meaning
A scarfing or endwise attachment of one timber to another.
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡɹæftɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
horticulture
The act, art, or process of inserting grafts.
carpentry
A scarfing or endwise attachment of one timber to another.
surgery
The transplanting of a portion of flesh, hair or skin to a denuded surface; autoplasty.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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Tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient.
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