Definition of Splice

1. Verb. Join the ends of. "Splice film"

Generic synonyms: Conjoin, Join
Derivative terms: Splicer, Splicer, Splicing

2. 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"
Exact synonyms: Splicing
Generic synonyms: Conjunction, Junction

3. Verb. Perform a marriage ceremony. "The couple got spliced on Hawaii"
Exact synonyms: Marry, Tie, Wed
Generic synonyms: Officiate
Related verbs: Conjoin, Espouse, Get Hitched With, Get Married, Hook Up With, Marry, Wed
Specialized synonyms: Solemnise, Solemnize
Derivative terms: Marriage, Wedding

4. Noun. Joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together.
Exact synonyms: Lap Joint
Generic synonyms: Joint

5. Verb. Join together so as to form new genetic combinations. "Splice genes"
Generic synonyms: Conjoin, Join

6. Verb. Join by interweaving strands. "Splice the wires"
Specialized synonyms: Piece
Generic synonyms: Enlace, Entwine, Interlace, Intertwine, Lace, Twine
Derivative terms: Splicer

Definition of Splice

1. 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.

2. n. A junction or joining made by splicing.

Definition of Splice

1. Noun. (nautical) A junction or joining of ropes made by splicing them together. ¹

2. Noun. (context: electrical) The electrical and mechanical connection between two pieces of wire or cable. ¹

3. Noun. (cricket) That part of a bat where the handle joins the blade. ¹

4. Noun. Bonding or joining of overlapping materials. ¹

5. Verb. 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. ¹

6. Verb. 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. ¹

7. Verb. To unite in marriage. ¹

8. Verb. (figuratively) To unite as if splicing. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Splice

1. to join at the ends [v SPLICED, SPLICING, SPLICES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Splice

splenorenal ligament
splenorenal shunt
splenorrhagia
splenorrhaphy
splenosis
splenotomies
splenotomy
splenotoxin
splent
splents
splenule
splenulus
splenunculus
spleuchan
spleuchans
splice (current term)
splice grafting
splice tape
splice tapes
splice the mainbrace
splice variant
splice variants
spliced
spliceosomal
spliceosome
spliceosomes
splicer
splicers
splices
splicing

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