eye splice

noun

1. a splice made in a rope by turning back one end and interweaving it with the main body of the rope so as to form a loop.

eye splice

noun

1. an eye formed in a rope by splicing the end into its standing part

Word History and Origins

Origin of eye splice¹

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

Two three-quarters inch cables (F) with an eye splice in each end are attached to the hooks.

From Project Gutenberg

An "Eye Splice" (Fig. 108) is very easy to make and is useful and handy in a great variety of ways.

From Project Gutenberg

The stirrups fit to staples in the yard, with an eye-splice.

From Project Gutenberg

Don't set them up to bands; eye-splice and put them over the spar.

From Project Gutenberg

The eye-splice is used to form a permanent loop in the end of a rope.

From Project Gutenberg