plant (EN)

noun, verb

noun “plant”

1. a living organism that typically grows in the ground, has leaves and stems, and produces its own food through photosynthesis
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   The garden was filled with colorful plants and blooming flowers.
2. a factory or industrial building where goods are manufactured or processed
   The company is constructing a new car plant outside the city.
3. large machinery or equipment used in industrial or manufacturing processes (uncountable)
   The construction site was busy with heavy plant like cranes and excavators.
4. an object secretly placed to cause someone to appear guilty; a setup
   The detective suspected the evidence was a plant to frame the innocent man.
5. a person placed secretly among a group to observe or report on them; an informer or spy
   The police had a plant inside the criminal organization to gather information.
6. (in snooker) a shot where one ball is used to pot another
   He won the game with a clever plant that sent the black ball into the corner pocket.

verb “plant”

1. to put a seed, plant, or young tree into the ground so that it can grow
   Every spring, they plant tomatoes and peppers in their backyard garden.
2. to place something somewhere secretly, often to deceive or frame someone
   The thief planted the stolen necklace in an innocent person's bag.
3. to place something firmly or forcefully
   He planted his feet firmly on the ground before lifting the heavy box.