\Splice\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spliced}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Splicing}.] [D. splitsen, splitten; akin to G. splissen, Sw.
splissa, Dan. splisse, and E. split; -- from the dividing or
splitting the ends into separate strands. See {Split}, v. t.]
1. To unite, as two ropes, or parts of a rope, by a
   particular manner of interweaving the strands, -- the
   union being between two ends, or between an end and the
   body of a rope.
2. To unite, as spars, timbers, rails, etc., by lapping the
   two ends together, or by applying a piece which laps upon
   the two ends, and then binding, or in any way making fast.
3. To unite in marrige. [Slang]
{Splice grafting}.ee under {Grafting}.
{To splice the main brace} (Naut.), to give out, or drink, an
   extra allowance of spirits on occasion of special exposure
   to wet or cold, or to severe fatigue; hence, to take a
   dram.

\Splice\, n.
A junction or joining made by splicing.