Splice
81eye splice — eye′ splice n. navig. tex a splice made in a rope by turning back one end and interweaving it with the main body of the rope so as to form a loop • Etymology: 1760–70 …
82long splice — long′ splice′ n. naut. navig. tex a splice for forming a united rope narrow enough to pass through a block • Etymology: 1880–85 …
83short splice — short′ splice′ n. navig. tex a splice used when an increased thickness of the united rope is not objectionable • Etymology: 1760–70 …
84sit on the splice — phrasal cricket : stonewall contrasted with lay on the wood * * * sit on the splice (cricket sl) To bat defensively, with no attempt to gain runs • • • Main Entry: ↑splice …
85Joint splice — Joint Joint (joint), n. [F. joint, fr. joindre, p. p. joint. See {Join}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The place or part where two things or parts are joined or united; the union of two or more smooth or even surfaces admitting of a close fitting or… …
86squared splice. — See square splice. * * * …
87cut splice — noun Two ropes spliced together to form an eye which lies shut when taut Syn: cunt splice …
88cunt splice — noun a cut splice …
89comma splice — com′ma splice n. gram. comma fault • Etymology: 1920–25 …
90Base-to-Base Splice — F/A/V A splice made with the base side of the end of one piece of film overlapping the base side of the piece to which it is being attached. (Film Editing) …