splice
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for splice, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A join made by weaving or overlapping two ends of rope, cable, or similar material.
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Less common
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How to use splice
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Borrowed around 1525 from Middle Dutch splissen, related to splitten, "to split" — oddly, the word shifted in meaning from "fraying apart" to "joining together" during the rope-making process.
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What does “splice” mean?
The word “splice” means a join made by weaving or overlapping two ends of rope, cable, or similar material. In plain terms, to join two ends of something (rope, film, genetic material) together, or the resulting join.
How do you pronounce “splice”?
“Splice” is pronounced SPLYS (/ˈsplaɪ̯s/ in IPA).
How do you use “splice” in a sentence?
Here is “splice” used in a sentence: “The sailor made a neat splice at the end of the line.”
What part of speech is “splice”?
Depending on how it is used, “splice” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “splice” come from?
The word “splice” dates back to around 1525 and comes from Dutch. Borrowed around 1525 from Middle Dutch splissen, related to splitten, "to split" — oddly, the word shifted in meaning from "fraying apart" to "joining together" during the rope-making process.
How many meanings does “splice” have?
“Splice” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a join made by weaving or overlapping two ends of rope, cable, or similar material.