splaɪs 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. øsplice the main
brace Naut.
hist.
issue an
extra tot of rum. øøsplicer n. [prob. f. MDu. splissen, of uncert. orig.]