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grafter
1[graf-ter, grahf-]
noun
Horticulture.a person who combines plants by inserting a bud, shoot, or scion of one plant into a groove or slit in the stem or stock of another, where it continues to grow.
Join us for a fun time as newbies and seasoned grafters mingle and swap cuttings of various fruit trees.
grafter
2[graf-ter, grahf-]
noun
a person who obtains money or other advantage by dishonest, unfair, or illegal means, especially through the abuse of position or influence in politics, business, etc..
For 17 years she had been writing newspaper stories about grafters—crooked bankers, corrupt politicians, and the like—and winning armloads of journalism awards for it.
British Slang.a worker, especially a particularly industrious or dedicated worker.
To succeed in this job you also need to be a real grafter, someone eager for a chance to work hard in an ever-growing company.
Example Sentences
Leanne is confident, optimistic and a grafter.
He went from working in the vineyards to becoming a master grafter and eventually owning land and opening his tasting room.
After encouragement from two passengers, he starts rapping, referring to himself as the B-Town Grafter.
Dylan McEwan, 19, who styled himself as MC McEwan and the B-Town Grafter, was involved in the thefts of four cars from homes in Leeds.
James Milner: I remember this player playing for Newcastle United and thinking he's a grafter.
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