short splice

American  

noun

1. a splice used when an increased thickness of the united rope is not objectionable, made by unlaying the rope ends a certain distance, uniting them so that their strands overlap, then tucking each alternately over and under others several times.

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Etymology

Origin of short splice

First recorded in 1760–70

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short splice

The common shroud knot is made by opening up the strands of a rope's end as for a short splice and placing the two ends together in the same way.

From Knots, Splices and Rope Work A Practical Treatise by Verrill, A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt)

Draw all taut and continue and complete as for a short splice.

From Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition by Moss, James A. (James Alfred)

Then take strands H and J, cut out half the yarns in each, make an overhand knot in them and tuck the ends under the next lays as in a short splice.

From Knots, Splices and Rope Work A Practical Treatise by Verrill, A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt)

Unlay the ends of two ropes to a distance about four times the length used in a short splice, and then clutch them together as if about to commence a short splice.

From Knots, Bends, Splices With tables of strengths of ropes, etc. and wire rigging by Jutsum, J. Netherclift

They should be capable of tying knots needed in their work, such as a square knot, clove hitch, two half hitches, bowline, short splice and eye splice.

From Campward Ho! A Manual for Girl Scout Camps by Unknown