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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Factory or a place where things are made

I heard they are building a new car plant in the town next year

v.t.Transitive VerbTo firmly position something (in the ground)

Plant your feet more carefully before trying to hit the golf ball

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Living thing with leaves and roots growing in soil

He put the plant in the garden next to the big tree

v.t.Transitive VerbTo put seeds, flowers, trees in the ground

He wanted to plant several rows of fruit trees to create a new orchard

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The act of putting something in the ground to grow

The plant of the new trees will take place next week.

v.t.Transitive VerbTo put or set firmly in a particular place or position, especially secretly

The spy planted a listening device in the office.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The machinery, equipment, and fixtures with which an industrial process is carried out

The factory has new plant and machinery.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A person or thing placed in a group to act as a spy or to elicit information.

The detective discovered a plant in the suspect's apartment to gather information.

v.t.Transitive VerbTo place (something) in a particular spot, especially in order to deceive someone.

The criminal planted evidence at the crime scene to mislead the police.

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