splice
UK: splaɪs | US: splaɪs
vt. to join or unite by interweaving strands (e.g., rope, film, or DNA)
vt. to combine or insert something into another (e.g., a scene in a film)
n. a joint or union created by splicing
splice = spl<to split or cleave> + ice<to fasten>
- spl<to split or cleave>: Likely derived from Middle Dutch splissen ("to splice"), related to splitting fibers before interweaving.
- ice<to fasten>: From Middle Dutch -sen (a verbal suffix), implying binding or securing.
Etymology Origin:
The word "splice" entered English in the 16th century from Dutch maritime terminology, where ropes were "split" (spl) and rewoven to "fasten" (ice) them securely. This reflects the physical action of splitting strands to interlock them—a vivid metaphor for joining disparate elements seamlessly.
Sailors splice ropes to ensure they won’t unravel.
The editor will splice these film clips into a single sequence.
Scientists splice genes to study genetic modifications.
A poorly made splice can weaken the rope.
He learned to splice wires for the electrical circuit.