simple past tense and past participle of graft

A surname.

plural of Graft

a method of grafting in which a scion with a deep cleft is grafted to a wedge-shaped stock

A mode of grafting in which the scion, cut quite across very obliquely, so as to give it the form of a slender wedge, is thrust down inside of the bark of the stock or stem into which it is inserted, the cut side of the scion being next the wood of the stock.

(horticulture) a method of grafting by cutting the ends of the scion and stock completely across and obliquely, in such a manner that the sections are of the same shape, then lapping the ends so that the one cut surface exactly fits the other, and securing them by tying or otherwise.

A process similar to splice grafting, except that a cleft or slit is made in the end of both scion and stock, in the direction of the grain and in the middle of the sloping surface, forming a kind of tongue, so that when put together, the tongue of each is inserted in the slit of the other.

a surgeon's scissors, used in rhinoplastic operations, etc.

A method of grafting in which the alburnum and inner bark are separated, and between them is inserted the lower end of the scion cut slantwise.

a composition of rosin, beeswax, tallow, etc., used in binding up the wounds of newly grafted trees.