As nouns the difference between graft and embezzlement
is that
graft is (
label) a small shoot or scion of a tree inserted in another tree, the stock of which is to support and nourish it the two unite and become one tree, but the graft determines the kind of fruit or
graft can be (
graff) ("canal") or
graft can be (
label) work; labor while
embezzlement is (legal|business) the fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.
As a verb graft
is (
label) 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 or
graft can be to work.
graft Alternative forms
* graff
Etymology 1
From (etyl) graffe, from (etyl) ; probably akin to English carve. So named from the resemblance of a scion or shoot to a pointed pencil. Compare graphic, grammar.
Noun
(label) A small shoot or scion of a tree inserted in another tree, the stock of which is to support and nourish it. The two unite and become one tree, but the graft determines the kind of fruit.
(label) A branch or portion of a tree growing from such a shoot.
A portion of living tissue used in the operation of autoplasty.
Verb
( en verb)
(label) 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.
To implant a portion of (living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic union.
(label) To join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union.
- 1717 Eloisa to Abelard. And graft my love immortal on thy fame! —
To cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns.
(label) To insert scions (grafts) from one tree, or kind of tree, etc., into another; to practice grafting.
Etymology 2
Noun
( en noun)
(graff) ("canal")
The depth of the blade of a digging tool such as a spade or shovel.
A narrow spade used in digging drainage trenches.
Derived terms
* grafting tool
Etymology 3
Probably from Etymology 2
Noun
(label) Work; labor
(label) A job or trade.
Effort needed for doing hard work.
A criminal's special branch of practice
(label) Illicit profit by corrupt means, especially in public life.
(label) Corruption in official life.
(label) A con job.
A cut of the take (money).
A bribe, especially on an ongoing basis.
Verb
( en verb)
To work
To obtain illegal gain from bribery of similar corrupt practices.
Derived terms
* grafter ("grifter")
References
* See supplements.
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embezzlement English
Noun
( en noun)
(legal, business) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.
Related terms
* embezzle
See also
* forgery
* fraud
* larceny
* quackery
* usury
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