Splice: meaning, definitions and examples

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splice

 

[ spaɪs ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

programming

To remove a specified number of elements from an array and optionally replace them with new elements.

Synonyms

cut, extract, remove

Examples of usage

  • Can you splice out the third element of the array?
  • The splice function allows for both removal and insertion in an array.
Context #2 | Noun

fishing

A piece of material used to cover the point and part of the shank of a fishhook, preventing the point from catching on anything until the hook is set.

Synonyms

cover, protector, shield

Examples of usage

  • The fisherman attached a colorful splice to the hook.
  • She carefully placed a splice on the fishing line.

Translations

Translations of the word "splice" in other languages:

🇵🇹 emendar

🇮🇳 जोड़ना

🇩🇪 verbinden

🇮🇩 menyambung

🇺🇦 зрощувати

🇵🇱 łączyć

🇯🇵 接合する

🇫🇷 épissure

🇪🇸 empalmar

🇹🇷 birleştirmek

🇰🇷 접합하다

🇸🇦 وصلة

🇨🇿 spojit

🇸🇰 spojiť

🇨🇳 拼接

🇸🇮 spojiti

🇮🇸 tengja

🇰🇿 қосу

🇬🇪 შეწყვეტა

🇦🇿 birləşdirmək

🇲🇽 empalmar

Etymology

The word 'splice' originated in the 16th century, derived from Middle Dutch 'splissen' meaning 'to split'. It was initially used in the context of ropes and lines, referring to the act of interweaving the strands of two ropes to join them together. Over time, the term expanded to include various contexts, such as programming and fishing, reflecting its versatile nature.

See also: spliced.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,380, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.