Meaning of 'splice'

Find the meaning of the word ‘splice’

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Meaning of ‘splice’

6 definitions found.

splice

noun

joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together

Synonyms: lap joint

noun

a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together

Example: "the break was due to an imperfect splice"

Synonyms: splicing

verb

join by interweaving strands

verb

join together so as to form new genetic combinations

Example: "splice genes"

verb

join the ends of

Example: "splice film"

verb

perform a marriage ceremony

Synonyms: wed

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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