Splice

[splaɪs]

Definition

(noun.) a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together; 'the break was due to an imperfect splice'.

(verb.) join by interweaving strands; 'Splice the wires'.

(verb.) join together so as to form new genetic combinations; 'splice genes'.

(verb.) join the ends of; 'splice film'.

Checked by Ida--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To unite, as two ropes, or parts of a rope, by a particular manner of interweaving the strands, -- the union being between two ends, or between an end and the body of a rope.

(v. t.) To unite, as spars, timbers, rails, etc., by lapping the two ends together, or by applying a piece which laps upon the two ends, and then binding, or in any way making fast.

(v. t.) To unite in marrige.

(n.) A junction or joining made by splicing.

Checker: Ronnie

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Braid together (as the ends of ropes), join together.

Inputed by Henrietta

Definition

v.t. to unite two ends of a rope by interweaving the strands: to join together two pieces of timber by overlapping.—n. act of splicing: joint made by splicing.—Splice the mainbrace (nautical slang) to serve out an allowance of spirits to fall to drinking.

Checker: Prudence