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splice - Dictionary definition and meaning for splice

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
"the break was due to an imperfect splice"
synonyms : splicing
(verb) join by interweaving strands
"Splice the wires"
(verb) join together so as to form new genetic combinations
"splice genes"
(verb) join the ends of
"splice film"
(verb) perform a marriage ceremony
"The minister married us on Saturday", "We were wed the following week", "The couple got spliced on Hawaii"
synonyms : marry , tie , wed

Mnemonics for splice

(Tag: ) Splice is the opposite of slice (not the drink). If you slice, you cut. If you splice, you join.
added by garrulous Edit Mnemonic

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