Definitions

1. noun

a piece of tissue or an organ transferred from one part of the body to another, or from one body to another, to replace damaged or diseased tissue, or to repair a defect

“The surgeon performed a successful skin graft on the patient’s burned arm.”

2. verb

to attach or join (a piece of tissue or an organ) to a part of the body by surgical means

“The doctor will have to graft the new skin cells onto the wound area.”

3. noun

the act of taking a bribe or using one’s influence to secure an advantage

“The politician’s graft was exposed by the investigative journalist.”

4. noun

a plant or tree that is transplanted to a different location

“The nursery sells a variety of grafted trees that are suitable for your climate.”