resplice

splice

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Definitions of resplice word

verb with object resplice to join together or unite (two ropes or parts of a rope) by the interweaving of strands. 1
verb with object resplice to unite (timbers, spars, or the like) by overlapping and binding their ends. 1
verb with object resplice to unite (film, magnetic tape, or the like) by butting and cementing. 1
verb with object resplice to join or unite. 1
verb with object resplice Genetics. to join (segments of DNA or RNA) together. 1
verb with object resplice Informal. to unite in marriage: They'll be spliced in June. 1

before 1515

One of the 27% oldest English words

1515-25; < earlier Dutch splissen (now splitsen)

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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