Splice

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Splice has several meanings:

In outdoor recreation (such as sailing or camping) it means to join two pieces of rope or wire by weaving the strands of each into the other - see rope splicing

In film technique it means to join the ends of two pieces of film or magnetic tape, for example, in editing.

In genetics it means to join together or insert pieces of genetic material when altering the genetic structure of something or when forming a new combination - see genetic splicing

In electrical it means to join together two or more wires to make a path or circuit for electricity to flow.

In optical fiber it means to join together two or more optical fibers by the use of a fusion machine or a mechanical coupler. This process is very expensive.

The splice on a cricket bat is also where the handle is joined to the body of the bat.

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