Earth-moving equipment that uses a scraper blade for smoothing the ground.
Gradient
The slope or rate of increase or decrease in the elevation of a surface; usually expressed as a percentage. Percentage is determined by dividing the rise of the grade in feet over a 100-foot length by 100. Gradient = vertical rise or fall/horizontal distance.
Grading
(1) To determine the quality level of material. (2) Bring the ground level of a building site to the proper level for construction.
Grading plan
View of an area, with the information for grading and shaping necessary to bring the ground to the proper level for construction.
Graduate
To mark with degrees, lines or numbers needed for measuring.
Graduate realtor institute (gri)
Designation issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to members meeting specific performance and education requirements for residential real estate.
Graduated-payment mortgage (gpm)
Mortgage where the monthly payments are low for the first few years, gradually rise for a few years and then remain fixed.
Graduation
The marking of a flask, tube, container, etc. with a series of degrees for measuring.
Graft
Process whereby a part (scion) taken from one plant is made to unite with and grown upon another part of a plant (stock).
Grafting
The uniting of a short length of stem of one plant onto the root stock of a different plant. This is often done to produce a hardier or more disease resistant plant. Also, it is the process of joining a stem or bud of one plant on to the stem of another.
