splicer
7.9
A tool that joins two pieces of film, tape or paper together
- noun
- /ˈsplaɪsər/
- Specialized
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Examples
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It's fine, I just need my splicer.
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The film editor used a splicer to connect the two scenes seamlessly.
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A splicer is essential for joining pieces of film when making a movie.
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With the help of a splicer, he was able to repair the torn tape quickly.
Synonyms
7
6.3
A device that connects the ends of two things, like train cars or pipes
joins thin flexible materials such as film or tape
How Permanent
welding
23
3.7
- Specialized
23
3.7
Crazy Glue
1
2.8
1
2.8
splicer
- Specialized
adhesive tape
2
1.5
2
1.5
stapler
27
1.0
27
1.0
paperclip
6
1.0
6
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Splicer comes from the verb splice ('to join') plus the ending -er ('one who does something'). Because splice was later used for joining strips of film, tape, or paper, a splicer is a tool that joins those strips together.