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splice
This term describes a precise, structural union where two separate strands are woven or fused together to create a single, continuous line. It carries a connotation of technical skill and durability, as a proper splice is intended to maintain the strength of the original material rather than creating a weak point. It is most frequently encountered in maritime, electrical, and cinematic contexts.
In the context of film and audio editing, the word evokes the physical act of cutting tape and joining it with adhesive, though it is now often used metaphorically in digital editing to describe the seamless transition between two clips. Unlike a simple knot or a weld, a splice implies an overlapping or intertwining process that preserves the linear integrity of the medium.
Meanings
To join two pieces of rope, wire, or film by intertwining or overlapping the ends.
To join two pieces of film or magnetic tape together by cutting and overlapping them.
Examples
Can you splice these two wires together so the lamp works again?
The sailor spent the afternoon learning how to splice a rope.
I need to splice in a few sound effects to make the scene more realistic.
The old film reel had a visible splice that caused a slight jump in the image.
Just splice the audio track here and we can cut the silence.
He carefully spliced the copper cables to ensure a stable connection.
The rope was strong enough because of the professional splice.
Wait, did you splice the end of the line correctly?
Phrasal Verbs
splice together
to join two or more pieces of film, tape, or wire into a single continuous piece