definition of
plant

[1] #1 plant n. [works, industrial plant] buildings for carrying on industrial labor; "they built a large plant to manufacture automobiles". wn

[2] #2 plant n. [flora, plant life] (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion. wn

[3] #3 plant v. [set] put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground; "Let's plant flowers in the garden". wn

[4] #4 plant v. [implant, engraft, embed, imbed] fix or set securely or deeply; "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"; "The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum". wn

[5] #5 plant v. [establish, found, constitute, institute] set up or lay the groundwork for; "establish a new department". wn