plant Definition

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.

Thesaurus: bush, shrub, flower, weed.
3. The buildings, equipment and machinery used in the manufacturing or production industries, eg a factory, a power station, etc.

Thesaurus: factory, foundry, mill, shop; apparatus, equipment, machinery.
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. To put plants or seeds into (ground, a garden, bed, etc).

Form: plant something out (often)
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).

Derivative: plantable
adj

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon: from Latin planta a shoot or sprig.

Phrasal Verb: plant something on someone

To give them (a kiss or blow).