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The definition of splice
8 Definitions of: splice
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- verb, to join (two ropes) by intertwining the strands
- verb, to join up the trimmed ends of (two pieces of wire, film, magnetic tape, etc) with solder or an adhesive material
- verb, to join (timbers) by overlapping and binding or bolting the ends together
- verb, to enter into marriage
- verb, splice the mainbrace nautical history to issue and partake of an extra allocation of alcoholic spirits
- noun, a join made by splicing
- noun, the place where such a join occurs
- noun, the wedge-shaped end of a cricket-bat handle or similar instrument that fits into the blade
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