Search results for 'plant':

plant noun 1 any living organism that is capable of manufacturing carbohydrates by the process of photosynthesis and that typically possesses cell walls containing cellulose. 2 a relatively small organism of this type, eg a herb or shrub as opposed to a tree. 3 the buildings, equipment and machinery used in the manufacturing or production industries, eg a factory, a power station, etc. 4 colloq something deliberately placed for others to find and be misled by. 5 colloq a spy placed in an organization in order to gain information, etc. 6 snooker a shot in which the player pockets (see pocket verb 3), or tries to pocket, a red ball by causing it to be propelled by another red ball which has been struck by the cue ball or by some other red ball. verb (planted, planting) 1 to put (seeds or plants) into the ground to grow. 2 (often plant something out) to put plants or seeds into (ground, a garden, bed, etc). 3 to introduce (an idea, doubt, etc) into someone's mind. 4 to place something firmly. 5 to post someone as a spy in an office, factory, etc. 6 colloq to place something deliberately so as to mislead the finder, especially as a means of incriminating an innocent person. 7 to establish (a colony, etc). plantable adj.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon: from Latin planta a shoot or sprig.