[splʌɪs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- join or connect (a rope or ropes) by interweaving the strands at the ends
(e.g: we learned how to weave and splice ropes)


Phrases:
- get spliced
- splice the main brace

Origin:
early 16th century: probably from Middle Dutch splissen, of unknown origin

[splʌɪs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a join consisting of two ropes, pieces of tape or timber, etc. joined together at the ends
(e.g: so smooth is the splice that you can't see the join)


Phrases:
- get spliced
- splice the main brace

Origin:
early 16th century: probably from Middle Dutch splissen, of unknown origin