splice (Meaning)

Wordnet

splice (n)

a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together

joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together

Wordnet

splice (v)

join the ends of

perform a marriage ceremony

join together so as to form new genetic combinations

join by interweaving strands

splice Sentence Examples

  1. The doctor meticulously spliced the torn tendon in the patient's leg.
  2. The electrical wires were spliced together expertly to restore power to the building.
  3. The genetic engineers spliced a human gene into a mouse embryo in an attempt to create a new form of therapy.
  4. The video editor spliced several clips together to create a cohesive montage.
  5. The surgeon spliced a section of vein from one part of the patient's body to another to improve blood flow.
  6. The carpenters spliced two wooden beams together to reinforce the structure of the roof.
  7. The computer scientist spliced several lines of code into the program to correct a bug.
  8. The molecular biologist spliced a plasmid into a virus to create a gene therapy treatment.
  9. The tailor spliced two pieces of fabric together to repair a torn shirt.
  10. The boatbuilder spliced some rope to create a new anchor line for the sailboat.

FAQs About the word splice

a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together, joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together, join th

assemble, hook, hitch, mate, confederate, compound, ally,chain, yoke, recombine

break up, separate, split, isolate, part, section, break up, sever,split, section

The doctor meticulously spliced the torn tendon in the patient's leg.

The electrical wires were spliced together expertly to restore power to the building.

The genetic engineers spliced a human gene into a mouse embryo in an attempt to create a new form of therapy.

The video editor spliced several clips together to create a cohesive montage.