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splice S0654800 (splīs)tr.v. spliced, splic·ing, splic·es 1. a. To join (two pieces of film, for example) at the ends.b. To join (ropes, for example) by interweaving strands.2. To join (pieces of wood) by overlapping and binding at the ends.3. To join together or insert (segments of DNA or RNA) so as to form new genetic combinations or alter a genetic structure.4. Slang To join in marriage: They went to Las Vegas to get spliced.n.1. A joining by splicing.2. A place where parts have been spliced. [Obsolete Dutch splissen, from Middle Dutch.] splic′er n.splice (splaɪs) vb (tr) 1. to join (two ropes) by intertwining the strands2. to join up the trimmed ends of (two pieces of wire, film, magnetic tape, etc) with solder or an adhesive material3. (Forestry) to join (timbers) by overlapping and binding or bolting the ends together4. (passive) informal to enter into marriage: the couple got spliced last Saturday. 5. (Nautical Terms) splice the mainbrace nautical history to issue and partake of an extra allocation of alcoholic spiritsn6. (Knots) a join made by splicing7. the place where such a join occurs8. (Cricket) 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 split] ˈsplicer nsplice (splaɪs) v. spliced, splic•ing, n. v.t. 1. to join together or unite (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. to join (segments of DNA or RNA) together. 6. Informal. to unite in marriage. n. 7. a joining of two ropes or parts of a rope by splicing. 8. the union or junction made by splicing. [1515–25; < earlier Dutch splissen (now splitsen)] splice′a•ble, adj. splic′er, n. splice (splīs) To join together genes or gene fragments or to insert them into a cell or other structure, such as a virus. In genetic engineering, scientists splice together genetic material to produce new genes or to alter a genetic structure.graft, splice - A graft is one thing attached to another by insertion or implantation so it becomes part of it; a splice is the joining of two things end-to-end to make a new whole.See also related terms for insertion.splice Past participle: spliced Gerund: splicing
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I splice | you splice | he/she/it splices | we splice | you splice | they splice |
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I spliced | you spliced | he/she/it spliced | we spliced | you spliced | they spliced |
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I am splicing | you are splicing | he/she/it is splicing | we are splicing | you are splicing | they are splicing |
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I have spliced | you have spliced | he/she/it has spliced | we have spliced | you have spliced | they have spliced |
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I was splicing | you were splicing | he/she/it was splicing | we were splicing | you were splicing | they were splicing |
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I had spliced | you had spliced | he/she/it had spliced | we had spliced | you had spliced | they had spliced |
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I will splice | you will splice | he/she/it will splice | we will splice | you will splice | they will splice |
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I will have spliced | you will have spliced | he/she/it will have spliced | we will have spliced | you will have spliced | they will have spliced |
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I will be splicing | you will be splicing | he/she/it will be splicing | we will be splicing | you will be splicing | they will be splicing |
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I would splice | you would splice | he/she/it would splice | we would splice | you would splice | they would splice |
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I would have spliced | you would have spliced | he/she/it would have spliced | we would have spliced | you would have spliced | they would have spliced | ThesaurusNoun | 1. | splice - a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together; "the break was due to an imperfect splice"splicingjunction, conjunction - something that joins or connects | | 2. | splice - joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them togetherlap jointjoint - junction by which parts or objects are joined together | Verb | 1. | splice - join the ends of; "splice film"conjoin, join - make contact or come together; "The two roads join here"splice - join together so as to form new genetic combinations; "splice genes" | | 2. | splice - perform a marriage ceremony; "The minister married us on Saturday"; "We were wed the following week"; "The couple got spliced on Hawaii"marry, wed, tieofficiate - act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding; "Who officiated at your wedding?"get hitched with, get married, hook up with, marry, wed, conjoin, espouse - take in marriagesolemnise, solemnize - perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies | | 3. | splice - join together so as to form new genetic combinations; "splice genes"conjoin, join - make contact or come together; "The two roads join here"splice - join the ends of; "splice film" | | 4. | splice - join by interweaving strands; "Splice the wires"piece - join during spinning; "piece the broken pieces of thread, slivers, and rovings"interlace, intertwine, lace, twine, enlace, entwine - spin,wind, or twist together; "intertwine the ribbons"; "Twine the threads into a rope"; "intertwined hearts" |
spliceverb join, unite, graft, marry, wed, knit, mesh, braid, intertwine, interweave, yoke, plait, entwine, interlace, intertwist He taught me to edit and splice film.Translationsépisserretassureimpiombaturagiuntaregiunzioneimpiombaremisturarsplice
bent on a spliceAn older sailing phrase meaning about to or intending to get married. "Bent" in this context means determined or set (on a course of action), and "splice" refers to two ropes that have been joined to create a single, larger one. I can't wait for this voyage to be over, for I'm bent on a splice to my lady as soon as we reach home.See also: bent, on, splicesplice the mainbracenautical To issue and partake in an extra ration of alcoholic spirits, especially rum or grog, amongst members of crew aboard a sea vessel. (The mainbrace, also spelled "main brace," is a brace attached to the main yard on sailing ships. "Splicing the mainbrace" was originally the very difficult job of repairing this brace, one which earned the repairman an extra ration of spirits; eventually, this euphemistic secondary meaning became the primary one.) As part of the celebrations for her Diamond Jubilee, the Queen gave the order to all in the Royal Navy to splice the mainbrace as a gesture of good cheer.See also: spliceget splicedslang To get married. Primarily heard in UK. My fiancé wants to get spliced in some big, elaborate ceremony, and I really don't.See also: get, splicesplice (something) to (something else)To join something to something else by binding, adhering, or interweaving the end points. I bought some new wire and spliced it to the old one at the point where it had been severed. In the old days, film editors had to physically cut up the filmstrips and splice them to one another.See also: splicesplice together1. To join two or more things or pieces together by overlapping and binding them at the ends. A noun or pronoun can be used between "splice" and "together." In the old days, film editors had to splice together filmstrips by hand. The wall we're building is longer than the lumber they gave us, so we'll have to splice the planks together to reach the length we need.2. To interweave the strands of multiple fibrous structures in order to join them as one. A noun or pronoun can be used between "splice" and "together." You can undo the end of a rope, then splice it together with itself You'll need to splice the wires together in order to get the machine working again.3. To combine two or more different things in order to alter something or create something new. A noun or pronoun can be used between "splice" and "together." The movie shift in tone so dramatically halfway through that you'd be forgiven for thinking that it had been spliced together from two different films. The author's latest book is little more than a rehash of the last three, splicing together the most memorable moments of each into a single narrative.4. To cause two or more genetic samples to undergo recombination; to mix together the genes of two or more disparate things. A noun or pronoun can be used between "splice" and "together." The mad scientist was arrested for trying to splice humans and dolphins together. We've spliced together these different strains of tomato in order to create a breed that can withstand both intense high and low temperatures.See also: splice, togethersplice something (in)to somethingto connect something to something; to cut and join something into something to connect the two. The workers spliced the small wires into the main cable. Let's splice this rope into the larger one at the halfway point.See also: splicesplice something togetherto connect things together, usually by twisting or tying a joint between the two. I spent over an hour splicing the two ends of the ropes together, and it didn't hold for even a minute. He carefully spliced together the two ropes.See also: splice, togethersplice the main brace 1 (in the Royal Navy) serve out an extra tot of rum. 2 serve out or start to consume alcoholic drinks. British informal A sailing ship's main brace is a rope attached to its main spar. Splicing it (making a connection in it by interweaving strands) would have been a particularly onerous task, and the phrase probably arose from the custom of awarding sailors who did it an extra ration of rum.See also: brace, main, spliceget ˈspliced (old-fashioned, British English, informal) get marriedThe basic meaning of splice is to join the ends of two pieces of rope together.See also: get, splicesplice
splice the wedge-shaped end of a cricket-bat handle or similar instrument that fits into the blade SpliceTo connect, unite, or join two similar members, wires, columns or pieces; usually in a straight line, by fastening the lapped ends with mechanical end-connectors, or by welding.butt spliceA butt joint, which is further secured by nailing a piece of wood to each side of a butt joint.lap spliceA splice made by placing one piece on top of another and fastening them together with pins, nails, screws, bolts, rivets, or similar devices.splice[splīs] (electricity) A joint used to connect two lengths of conductor with good mechanical strength and good conductivity. (engineering) To unite two parts, such as rope or wire, to form a continuous length. (graphic arts) To join two pieces of film together. spliceTo connect, unite, or join two similar members, columns, pieces, wires, etc., usually in a straight line, by fastening lapped ends by means of mechanical end connectors, by welding, etc.spliceTo permanently fasten two string-like objects together such as copper wires, optical fibers or magnetic tape. See mechanical splice and fusion splice.splice
splice (splīs)tr.v. spliced, splicing, splices To join together or insert (segments of DNA or RNA) so as to form new genetic combinations or alter a genetic structure.n. A joining by splicing. splic′er n.splice (splīs) To take two cut pieces and fasten them together; to link two cut segments of DNA.SPLICE
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Synonyms for spliceverb joinSynonyms- join
- unite
- graft
- marry
- wed
- knit
- mesh
- braid
- intertwine
- interweave
- yoke
- plait
- entwine
- interlace
- intertwist
Synonyms for splicenoun a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined togetherSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them togetherSynonymsRelated Wordsverb join the ends ofRelated Wordsverb perform a marriage ceremonySynonymsRelated Words- officiate
- get hitched with
- get married
- hook up with
- marry
- wed
- conjoin
- espouse
- solemnise
- solemnize
verb join together so as to form new genetic combinationsRelated Wordsverb join by interweaving strandsRelated Words- piece
- interlace
- intertwine
- lace
- twine
- enlace
- entwine
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