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GRAFT

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There are 5 meanings of the word Graft.

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Graft - as a noun

(surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transplant12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal tissue
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bribery14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
felony12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of grafting something onto something else

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grafting13

Graft - as a verb

Cause to grow together parts from different plants

Example: "Graft the cherry tree branch onto the plum tree"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engraft11ingraft11

Place the organ of a donor into the body of a recipient

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transplant12

Example Sentences

"He underwent a heart graft to replace a damaged artery."
"The farmer used graft to attach a healthy branch to the damaged tree."
"Political graft is a serious issue that undermines trust in government."
"The surgeon successfully performed a skin graft on the burn victim."
"The company was involved in a bribery graft scandal."
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Word Game Points

Is GRAFT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, graft is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GRAFT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is GRAFT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, graft is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GRAFT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is GRAFT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, graft is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GRAFT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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