01 v. t. To unite, as two ropes, or parts of a rope, by a particular manner of interweaving the strands, -- the union being between two ends, or bet…
imp. & p. p.
Spliced; p. pr. & vb. n.
Splicing
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1.
To unite, as two ropes, or parts of a rope, by a particular manner of interweaving the strands, -- the union being between two ends, or between an end and the body of a rope.
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2.
To unite, as spars, timbers, rails, etc., by lapping the two ends together, or by applying a piece which laps upon the two ends, and then binding, or in any way making fast.
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3.
To unite in marriage.[Slang]
Phrases & compounds
Splice grafting —
ee under Grafting.
To splice the main brace —
to give out, or drink, an extra allowance of spirits on occasion of special exposure to wet or cold, or to severe fatigue; hence, to take a dram.