engraft (v.)

  1. cause to grow together parts from different plants; graft the cherry tree branch onto the plum tree

    [ Syn: graft , ingraft ]

  2. fix or set securely or deeply; He planted a knee in the back of his opponent; The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum

    [ Syn: implant , embed , imbed , plant ]

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