grafted

UK
/ɡrɑːftɪd/
US
/ɡræftɪd/

Translations

graftedpast participle
UK
/ˈɡrɑːftɪd/
US
/ˈɡræftɪd/
More precise categorisation for an adjective derived from a past participle.
grefféEn botanique et en médecine.
The grafted apple tree produced fruit from two different varieties.
Le pommier greffé a produit des fruits de deux variétés différentes.
Additional translations
grefféAu sens figuré, pour quelque chose d’intégrée à une autre structure.
graftverb

grafted

Past Simple

grafted
Past Simple
grafted
Past Participle
grafting
Gerund
UK
/ɡrɑːft/
US
/ɡræft/
grefferMédecine, horticulture.
The gardener decided to graft a branch from the apple tree onto the pear tree.
Le jardinier a décidé de greffer une branche du pommier sur le poirier.
grefferAu sens figuré : joindre, attacher.
The artist tried to graft modern techniques onto traditional styles.
L'artiste a essayé de greffer des techniques modernes sur des styles traditionnels.
Additional translations
trimerSurtout britannique, familier.

Definitions

graftedpast participle
Inserted or joined as a graft, typically referring to plants or trees where a part is added to grow together.
The grafted apple tree produced fruit from two different varieties.
Combined or integrated into something else, often used metaphorically to describe ideas or systems.
The new policy was grafted onto the existing framework to improve efficiency.
Transplanted surgically, as of tissue or an organ.
The grafted skin showed no signs of rejection after the operation.
graftverb
To insert a shoot or twig as a graft.
The gardener decided to graft a branch from the apple tree onto the pear tree.
To transplant living tissue surgically.
The surgeon will graft skin from the patient's thigh to the burn area.
To join or attach something as if by grafting.
The artist tried to graft modern techniques onto traditional styles.
To work hard; to labour strenuously (chiefly British, informal).
She's been grafting all day to prepare for the exam.