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Graft vs Inset - What's the difference?

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Graft is a synonym of inset.


As nouns the difference between graft and inset

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 inset is a smaller thing set into a larger thing; such as a small picture inside a larger one.

As verbs the difference between graft and inset

is that 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 while inset is to set in; infix or implant.

graft

English

(wikipedia 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.

    inset

    English

    Verb

  • to set in; infix or implant
  • to insert something
  • to add an inset to something

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • a smaller thing set into a larger thing; such as a small picture inside a larger one
  • anything inserted
  • a small piece of material used to strengthen a garment

    • Anagrams

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