v. & n.
--v.tr.
1. join the ends of (ropes) by interweaving strands.
2 join (pieces of timber, magnetic tape, film, etc.) in an overlapping position.
3 (esp. as spliced adj.) colloq. join in marriage.
--n. a joint consisting of two ropes, pieces of wood, film, etc., made by splicing, e.g. the handle and blade of a cricket bat.
Phrases and idioms:
splice the main brace Naut. hist. issue an extra tot of rum.
Derivatives:
splicer n.
Etymology: prob. f. MDu. splissen, of uncert. orig.