splicing
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5.8
- noun
- /ˈsplaɪsɪŋ/
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empalme
- See, there's splicing tape connecting the last frame of the film... to the first frame of the credits.
- alternative splicing
- gene splicing
- splicing results
Examples
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The cable was shipped in sections that had to be spliced, and splicing was necessary in the replacement of defective portions after laying.
Academic text (2011) -
Our advances in gene splicing have opened up a whole new frontier.
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This railroad was created by splicing together dozens of little railroads.
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Third, recording technology allows for splicing, so that an engineer can assemble a final finished phrase drawing from several different takes.
Academic text (2012) -
The splicing of the two cables ensured a stable connection for the internet service.
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During the project, the team focused on the splicing of various materials to create a stronger bond.
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The splicing of these film scenes created a seamless transition that enhanced the storytelling.
Synonyms
26
3.9
A connection between things, for example air pollution and disease
11
2.9
The place where two things meet and are fixed together
9
3.0
Joining two things so they stay firmly together
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5.5
A piece of plant joined to another to grow as one
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6.1
A place where two pieces of rope or film are joined
Compounds
- Specialized
3
6.0
Cutting and joining DNA from different living things to make new DNA
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Etymology
Splicing comes from old rope work on ships where sailors joined two rope ends by unweaving and then weaving the strands together. A splice made a strong, neat 'join', so today splicing means the act of joining two pieces or the place where they are joined.