What does grafting mean?
Grafting means (horticulture) The act, art, or process of inserting grafts..
Grafting
/ˈɡɹɑːftɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
(horticulture) The act, art, or process of inserting grafts..
Definitions by Sense
- (horticulture) The act, art, or process of inserting grafts.
- (nautical) The act or method of weaving a cover for a ring, rope end, etc.
- (surgery) The transplanting of a portion of flesh, hair or skin to a denuded surface; autoplasty.
- (carpentry) A scarfing or endwise attachment of one timber to another.
- present participle and gerund of graft
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Synonyms for grafting
Antonyms for grafting
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Word Forms
- graftings
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for grafting?
Common synonyms include graft.
What is the opposite of grafting?
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How do you use grafting in a sentence?
Use grafting where its definition matches the intended context.
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