grafter
Example Sentences
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The couple, who had been together for 24 years, shared a "beautiful family and a granddaughter", Mrs Day said, describing her husband as "just a typical family man, a grafter and a gentle giant".
From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025
He went from working in the vineyards to becoming a master grafter and eventually owning land and opening his tasting room.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2023
Where the grifter is shameless, the grafter shrinks from exposure, which could only endanger the racket.
From Slate • May 10, 2018
A grafter, a liar, a serial bankrupt, a serial divorcee!
From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2016
At every turn and corner the grafter stands with his palm held out, and unless you grease it well you might as well abandon your cause at the start.
From Bert Wilson, Wireless Operator by Duffield, J. W.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
