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splice
(spl/aI/s )

noun (n)

  • a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    The break was due to an imperfect splice.
    Synonym:
    splicing
    source: wordnet30
  • joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    lap joint
    source: wordnet30
  • A junction or joining made by splicing.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • join the ends of(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Splice film.
    source: wordnet30
  • perform a marriage ceremony(verb.social)
    Example:
    The couple got spliced on Hawaii.
    Synonym:
    marry, tie, wed
    source: wordnet30
  • join together so as to form new genetic combinations(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Splice genes.
    source: wordnet30
  • join by interweaving strands(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Splice the wires.
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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