grafting

[graf-ting, grahf-] / ˈgræf tɪŋ, ˈgrɑf- /

VERB

transplant, splice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affix implant propagate

STRONG

ingraft insert join plant unite

Antonyms

STRONG

divide separate withdraw

Example Sentences

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Secondly, of the variety and differences of Vegetables; of the requisits to know the virtues of Plants, and of the several waies of Engrafting.

From Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society - Vol 1 - 1666 Giving some Accompt of the present Undertakings, Studies, and Labours of the Ingenious in many considerable parts of the World by Oldenburg, Henry

Theory of this curious fact 463 Branches bent to the horizon bear more fruit 466 Engrafting of a spotted passion-flower produced spots upon the stock.

From The Botanic Garden A Poem in Two Parts. Part 1: the Economy of Vegetation by Darwin, Erasmus