graft
word
Definition
Graft is a piece of living tissue that is transplanted onto another plant or body part. It can also mean illegal or dishonest use of power, especially taking bribes.
Usage & Nuances
In science and medicine, 'graft' commonly refers to tissue or plant transfer and is formal. In politics or slang, it means bribery or corruption, mainly in American English. Don't confuse 'graft' (tissue) with 'craft' (skill). In the UK, 'graft' can also mean hard work (informal).
Example Sentences
The doctor performed a skin graft after the burn injury.
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They use graft to grow better fruit trees.
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The news reported government graft in the city.
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He needed a bone graft to fix his leg after the accident.
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There’s a lot of graft in local politics these days.
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After the fire, it took months for the skin graft to heal properly.
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