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grafted

UK

/ɡrɑːftɪd/

US

/ɡræftɪd/

graftedpast participle

UK

/ˈɡrɑːftɪd/

US

/ˈɡræftɪd/

More precise categorisation for an adjective derived from a past participle.

Translations

привитый

The grafted tree produced fruit earlier than expected.

Привитое дерево дало плоды раньше, чем ожидалось.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

tacked on

graftverb

grafted

Past Simple

grafted

Past Simple

grafted

Past Participle

grafting

Gerund

UK

/ɡrɑːft/

US

/ɡræft/

Translations

прививать

Gardeners often graft new branches onto old trees.

Садоводы часто прививают новые ветки на старые деревья.

пересаживать

Surgeons can graft skin to cover the burn wounds.

Хирурги могут пересаживать кожу, чтобы закрыть ожоги.

Additional translations

прививать сырые побеги

накладывать шов

соединять части

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

graftnoun

Definitions

A piece of living tissue that is transplanted surgically.

The surgeon performed a skin graft to help the burn victim recover.

A shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk or stem of a living plant, from which it receives sap.

The gardener used a graft to propagate the apple tree.

The acquisition of money, gain, or advantage by dishonest or unfair means, especially through the abuse of one's position or influence in politics, business, etc.

The investigation revealed widespread graft in the city's administration.

Hard work; strenuous effort (chiefly British, informal).

It took a lot of graft to finish the project on time.

graftadjective

Definitions

Relating to or involving a graft (surgical or horticultural).

Postoperative care focuses on graft integrity and patient recovery.