plural
plants
plural
plants
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLANT
[count]
1
:
a living thing that grows in the ground, usually has leaves or flowers, and needs sun and water to survive
-
a cotton plant
-
plant and animal life
—
see also houseplant, pot plant
2
a
:
a building or factory where something is made
-
an auto plant
-
an ice-cream plant
—
see also power plant
b
US
:
the land, buildings, and equipment of an organization
3
a
:
something that is put in a place to trick or confuse people
b
:
a person who is put in a place as a spy or for a secret purpose
— plantlike
/ˈplæntˌlaɪk/
adjective
[more plantlike; most plantlike]
2
plant
/ˈplænt/
verb
plants;
planted;
planting
plants;
planted;
planting
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLANT
[+ object]
1
a
:
to put (a seed, flower, or plant) in the ground to grow
b
:
to fill (an area) with seeds, flowers, or plants
2
a
:
to put or place (something) in the ground
b
:
to put or place (something or yourself) firmly or forcefully on a surface or in a particular position
-
He planted a punch on the other boxer's nose. [=he punched the other boxer's nose]
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She planted a big kiss on his cheek. [=she gave him a big kiss on his cheek]
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I firmly planted my feet and refused to move.
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He planted himself in front of the TV and stayed there.
3
a
:
to put (someone or something) in a place secretly
-
Terrorists planted a bomb in the bus station.
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She claims that the police planted the drugs in her car.
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The police officers were accused of planting evidence at the scene. [=placing objects at the scene to make someone seem guilty of a crime]
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He was a spy planted in the office by a rival company.
b
:
to cause (a story, rumor, etc.) to be reported or talked about usually for some secret purpose
4
:
to cause (an idea, feeling, etc.) to be in someone's mind