splice /splīs/

1. To unite by interweaving the strands
2. To join together by overlapping
3. To unite, esp (informal; also intransitive verb) in matrimony

1. The act of splicing
2. A joint made by splicing
3. The part of the handle of a cricket bat, etc that fits into the blade

splicˈer noun

get spliced (informal)

To be married

sit on the splice (cricket sl)

To bat defensively, with no attempt to gain runs

splice the mainbrace (naut sl)

1. To serve out an allowance of alcoholic spirits
2. To partake of alcoholic spirits

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