Splice (Noun)
Meaning 1
A junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together; "the break was due to an imperfect splice".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The editor carefully examined the splice to make sure it was seamless.
- After the accident, the investigators found a weak splice in the rope.
- The faulty splice in the electrical wire caused the power outage.
- A badly made splice in the film reel ruined the entire screening.
- The maintenance crew located the faulty splice in the pipeline and made repairs.
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Meaning 2
Joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The electrician made a splice in the wire to repair the break.
- A splice in the rope allowed the climbers to continue their ascent.
- The seamstress made a splice in the fabric to repair the tear.
- The carpenter made a splice in the beam to add extra length.
- The sailor made a splice in the rope to create a stronger knot.