splice

Noun
  1. A junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together (synset 104289136)
    "the break was due to an imperfect splice"
    is a type of: conjunction, junction - something that joins or connects
    same as: splicing
  2. Joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together (synset 103647887)
    is a type of: joint - junction by which parts or objects are joined together
    same as: lap joint
Verb
  1. Join the ends of (synset 201562966)
    "splice film"
    is a type of: conjoin, join - make contact or come together
    verb group: splice - join together so as to form new genetic combinations
  2. Perform a marriage ceremony (synset 202495105)
    "The minister married us on Saturday"; "We were wed the following week"; "The couple got spliced on Hawaii"
    is a type of: officiate - act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding
    subtypes: solemnise, solemnize - perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies
    same as: marry, tie, wed
    verb group: conjoin, espouse, get hitched with, get married, hook up with, marry, wed - take in marriage
  3. Join together so as to form new genetic combinations (synset 201562816)
    "splice genes"
    is a type of: conjoin, join - make contact or come together
    verb group: splice - join the ends of
  4. Join by interweaving strands (synset 201562650)
    "Splice the wires"
    is a type of: enlace, entwine, interlace, intertwine, lace, twine - spin, wind, or twist together
    subtypes: piece - join during spinning

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