splice
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6.1
- noun
- /splaɪs/
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empalme
- The technician examined the splice to confirm it was secure and functioning properly.
Examples
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The splice in the wire ensures a strong connection between the two segments.
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Schematic of a cable splice: A splicing tool works the sheathing wires into the protective spiral.
Academic text (2011) -
The splice at the head of the film was diagonal.
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Mariana pointed to a splice where the leader joined the film.
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The insulation around a splice point is revealed here after workers removed the casing full of water.
Blog text (6) -
That gutter's leaking at the splice.
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The unit has standard features like insulated splice joints, bulb-type gasketing.
Academic text (2002) -
Flexco sales representative George Emigh explained that splices are often used to rejoin one-piece vulcanized belts after they fail.
Academic text (2001) -
Each splice in the film was carefully done to maintain the continuity of the story.
Synonyms
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5.8
The joining of two pieces, for example rope or tape
Idioms
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Etymology
Splice comes from old sea language where sailors would split the ends of a rope and weave them back together to make a strong 'join'. So a splice is the woven 'join' where two ropes, wires, film, or tape are connected.