splicer Definition

splice
verb spliced, splicing

1. To join (two pieces of rope) by weaving the strands of one into the other.

Thesaurus: join, graft, mesh, entwine, interlace, knit, marry, plait, tie.
2. To join (two pieces of timber, etc) by overlapping and securing the ends.
3. To join the neatened ends of (two pieces of film, magnetic tape, wire, etc) using solder, adhesive, etc.

noun

1. A join made in one of these ways.

Derivative: splicer
noun

Idiom: get spliced

colloq
To get married.

Idiom: splice the mainbrace

To give out or consume an extra portion of rum.

To start a drinking session.

Etymology: 16c: from Dutch splissen.