inarch

1 of 2

transitive verb

in·​arch

ə̇n+

: to form an approach graft of or with

successfully inarched water sprouts to bridge rabbit damage on the apple trees

inarch

2 of 2

noun

in·​arch

ˈin+ˌ-

plural -es

: approach graft

also : the plant resulting from a successful approach graft

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

in entry 2 + arch

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