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Plural for a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk or stem of a living plant
“The two russet-colored ones are from the seed of Kieffer that grew from a graft in a tree in which were grafts of Winter Nells that fruited the same season.”
Plural for something that is implanted or transplanted, especially living tissue
“The bone graft is harvested from the patient's pelvic bone and inserted along with a spacer in between the vertebral bodies.”
Plural for bribery and other corrupt practices used to secure illicit advantages
“Widespread graft and influence peddling among government officials are hampering economic development.”
Plural for effort or hard work put into an endeavor
“I would like to acknowledge those who have helped to put this volume together, either through hard graft or through moral support.”
Plural for a sum of money or other inducement offered or given to bribe someone
Plural for possessions stolen or gained
Plural for an illegal or dishonest scheme
Plural for an instance of deceiving or tricking someone
Plural for political practice exchanging favors for personal gain
Plural for corrupt governance where the ruling elite steals national resources, a kleptocracy
Plural for the act of buying and selling ecclesiastical offices and pardons
To implant or insert something, especially something organic
“Suppose we take another olive of a better kind and graft it into a vine.”
To persevere or work very hard (for something)
“Into the wind, the home side had to graft harder for scores.”
To join or connect, especially by interweaving
To insert, as a scion of one tree or plant into another, for the purpose of propagation
To firmly fix together or in place
To accumulate personal wealth, especially in an illegal or morally objectionable manner
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