Graft Graft, n. [Prob. orig. so called because illegitimate or improper profit was looked upon as a graft, or sort of excrescence, on a legitimate business undertaking, in distinction from its natural proper development.] 1. Acquisition of money, position, etc., by dishonest or unjust means, as by actual theft or by taking advantage of a public office or any position of trust or employment to obtain fees, perquisites, profits on contracts, legislation, pay for work not done or service not performed, etc.; illegal or unfair practice for profit or personal advantage; also, anything thus gained. [Colloq.] [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
2. A ``soft thing or ``easy thing; a ``snap. [Slang] [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
Graft Graft, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Grafted; p. pr. & vb. n. Grafting.] [F. greffer. See Graft, n.] 1. To insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon. [Formerly written graff.] [1913 Webster]
2. (Surg.) To implant a portion of (living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic union. [1913 Webster]
3. To join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union. [1913 Webster]
And graft my love immortal on thy fame ! --Pope. [1913 Webster]
4. (Naut.) To cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns. [1913 Webster]
Graft Graft, v. i. To insert scions from one tree, or kind of tree, etc., into another; to practice grafting. [1913 Webster]
?
Desde aquí mismo puedes contarles sobre esta página!
MercadoLibre Argentina :
Ver ítems en:
Tiene algo para ofrecer en venta?
click aquí para Registrarse Gratis en MercadoLibre
Webmaster: Gana $$ con tu sitio Web!
→ ML Affiliate Program
oprima Ctrl-D para marcar este tópico en favoritos
press Ctrl-D to bookmark this topic
