splice
to join together or unite (two ropes or parts of a rope) by the interweaving of strands.
to unite (timbers, spars, or the like) by overlapping and binding their ends.
to unite (film, magnetic tape, or the like) by butting and cementing.
to join or unite.
Genetics. to join (segments of DNA or RNA) together.
Informal. to unite in marriage: They'll be spliced in June.
a joining of two ropes or parts of a rope by splicing.
the union or junction made by splicing.
a joining or junction of two pieces of timber, spar, etc., by overlapping and fastening the ends.
a joining of film, electromagnetic tape, or the like.
Idioms about splice
splice the main brace, Nautical.
to issue a ration of spirits, as grog, to all hands.
to drink spirits.
Origin of splice
1Other words from splice
- splice·a·ble, adjective
- re·splice, verb (used with object), re·spliced, re·splic·ing.
- un·der·splice, verb (used with object), un·der·spliced, un·der·splic·ing.
- un·spliced, adjective
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How to use splice in a sentence
He'd been raveling off his pants for more splices until he blushed to look at himself.
Where the Pavement Ends | John RussellOnce it was necessary to use two types of tape on splices—rubber tape with friction tape over it.
Electricity for the 4-H Scientist | Eric B. WilsonThis method will catch all splices and also all split films.
Motion Picture Operation, Stage Electrics and Illusions | Henry C. HorstmannThere has been some trouble with a number of the riveted splices on the banding.
It is desirable to substitute welding for the riveting of these splices.
British Dictionary definitions for splice
/ (splaɪs) /
to join (two ropes) by intertwining the strands
to join up the trimmed ends of (two pieces of wire, film, magnetic tape, etc) with solder or an adhesive material
to join (timbers) by overlapping and binding or bolting the ends together
(passive) informal to enter into marriage: the couple got spliced last Saturday
splice the mainbrace nautical history to issue and partake of an extra allocation of alcoholic spirits
a join made by splicing
the place where such a join occurs
the wedge-shaped end of a cricket-bat handle or similar instrument that fits into the blade
Origin of splice
1Derived forms of splice
- splicer, noun
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Scientific definitions for splice
[ splīs ]
To join together genes or gene fragments or insert them into a cell or other structure, such as a virus, by means of enzymes. In genetic engineering, scientists splice together genetic material to produce new genes or to alter a genetic structure. In messenger RNA, the introns are removed, and exons are spliced together to yield the final messenger RNA that is translated. See also exon intron.
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