splice
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verb (used with object)
1.
to join together or unite (two ropes or parts of a rope) by the interweaving of strands.
2.
to unite (timbers, spars, or the like) by overlapping and binding their ends.
3.
to unite (film, magnetic tape, or the like) by butting and cementing.
4.
to join or unite.
5.
Genetics. to join (segments of DNA or RNA) together.
noun
7.
a joining of two ropes or parts of a rope by splicing.
8.
the union or junction made by splicing.
9.
a joining or junction of two pieces of timber, spar, etc., by overlapping and fastening the ends.
10.
a joining of film, electromagnetic tape, or the like.
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to issue a ration of spirits, as grog, to all hands.
b.
to drink spirits.
Origin:
1515–25; < earlier Dutch splissen (now splitsen)
1515–25; < earlier Dutch splissen (now splitsen)
Related forms
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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splice (splaɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to join (two ropes) by intertwining the strands |
| 2. | to join up the trimmed ends of (two pieces of wire, film, magnetic tape, etc) with solder or an adhesive material |
| 3. | to join (timbers) by overlapping and binding or bolting the ends together |
| 4. | informal (passive) to enter into marriage: the couple got spliced last Saturday |
| 5. | nautical history splice the mainbrace to issue and partake of an extra allocation of alcoholic spirits |
| —n | |
| 6. | a join made by splicing |
| 7. | the place where such a join occurs |
| 8. | the wedge-shaped end of a cricket-bat handle or similar instrument that fits into the blade |
| [C16: probably from Middle Dutch splissen; related to German spleissen, Swedish splitsa; see | |
| 'splicer | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
splice
1524, originally a sailors' word, from M.Du. splissen "to splice," ult. from PIE *(s)plei- "to split, splice" (see flint). The Du. word was borrowed in Fr. as épisser. Used of motion picture film from 1912; of DNA from 1975.
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Science Dictionary
| splice (splīs) Pronunciation Key
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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Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia
splice
permanent joining of two ropes by interweaving their strands. In the short splice the strands of each rope are unlayed (untwisted), interwoven, and tucked into the lay (twist) of the other rope. For neatness the strands are usually trimmed down before the final tuck is made.
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Example sentences
Others scramble to prepare a splice to replace the damaged length.
Only now can both ends of the cable be brought aboard the ship at the same time and the final splice made.
For instance, the conductive plastic might function as an electric splice, bridging gaps caused by spinal injury.
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