splice (spl s)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 strands
2. to join up the trimmed ends of (two pieces of wire, film, magnetic tape, etc.) with solder or an adhesive material
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Forestry) to join (timbers) by overlapping and binding or bolting the ends together
4. (passive) Informal to enter into marriage the couple got spliced last Saturday
(Transport / Nautical Terms)
splice the mainbrace Nautical history to issue and partake of an extra allocation of alcoholic spirits
n
1. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Knots) a join made by splicing
2. the place where such a join occurs
3. (Team Sports / Cricket) the wedge-shaped end of a cricket-bat handle or similar instrument that fits into the blade
[probably from Middle Dutch splissen; related to German spleissen, Swedish splitsa; see split]
splicer n
| splice (spls) 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 exonintron |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 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" junction, conjunction - something that joins or connects |
| 2. |  splice - joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them togetherjoint - junction by which parts or objects are joined together | |
| Verb | 1. | splice - join the ends of; "splice film" 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"officiate - act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding; "Who officiated at your wedding?" | |
| 3. | splice - join together so as to form new genetic combinations; "splice genes" 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" |
splice
verb join, unite, graft, marry, wed, knit, mesh, braid, intertwine, interweave, yoke, plait, entwine, interlace, intertwist He taught me to edit and splice film.
Translations
splice
n → Verbindung f; (of ropes also) → Spleiß m (spec); (of tapes, film also) → Klebung f; (of wood also) → Fuge f
vt ropes → spleißen (spec); tapes, film → (zusammen)kleben; pieces of wood etc → verfugen; to splice something together → etw zusammenfügen; to get spliced (inf) → sich verehelichen (hum)
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