1. pieces of living tissue surgically transplanted from one part of the body to another or from one person to another
Usage: medical
2. shoots or buds from one plant inserted into another plant so they grow together
Usage: botanical
3. the dishonest use of one’s position to gain money or advantages
Usage: informal

1. surgically transplants tissue from one part of the body to another
Usage: medical
2. joins a shoot or bud from one plant onto another plant
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The surgeon performed skin grafts to treat the burn victim.
• Apple trees often use grafts from different varieties.
• The investigation revealed extensive grafts in the city government.
• The doctor grafts healthy tissue onto the damaged area.
• He grafts cherry branches onto the existing tree.
• Political grafts undermined public trust in the administration.
• The gardener grafts roses to create new hybrid varieties.