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SPLICE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Splice.

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Splice - as a noun

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

Example: "The break was due to an imperfect splice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
splicing13

Joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lap joint

Splice - as a verb

Join the ends of

Example: "Splice film"

Perform a marriage ceremony

Example: "The minister married us on saturday"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
marry10tie3wed7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
officiate17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Join together so as to form new genetic combinations

Example: "Splice genes"

Join by interweaving strands

Example: "Splice the wires"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enlace8entwine10interlace11intertwine13lace6twine8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The rope had a small splice near the end."
"He used a splice to join the two wires together."
"The film contained several splices where the scenes were edited together."
"The rope snapped at the splice."
"The splice in the cable made it difficult to connect the devices."
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Word Game Points

Is SPLICE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, splice is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPLICE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SPLICE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, splice is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPLICE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SPLICE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, splice is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPLICE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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