What is the meaning of engraft?

verb

  • Cause to grow together parts from different plants.
    • usage: "graft the cherry tree branch onto the plum tree"
  • Fix or set securely or deeply.
    • usage: "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"; "The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum"
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