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SPLICES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Splices.

Splices - as a noun

A junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together

Example: "The break was due to an imperfect splice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
splicing

Joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lap joint

Splices - as a verb

Join the ends of

Example: "Splice film"

Perform a marriage ceremony

Example: "The minister married us on saturday"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
marrytiewed
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
officiate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Join together so as to form new genetic combinations

Example: "Splice genes"

Join by interweaving strands

Example: "Splice the wires"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enlaceentwineinterlaceintertwinelacetwine
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"They used splices to connect the wires together."
"The splices in the rope were starting to unravel."
"He carefully made the splices in the cable."
"The book provided instructions on how to make different types of splices."
"The sailor demonstrated his expertise in creating strong splices."
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Word Game Points

Is SPLICES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, splices is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPLICES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SPLICES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, splices is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPLICES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SPLICES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, splices is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPLICES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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