Definition

Noun: 1. A mechanical device for joining two pieces of material: A "splicer" is a tool or machine designed to connect two ends of a flexible material, such as paper, film, or magnetic tape, to form a continuous piece. 2. A person who joins ropes by interweaving their strands: A "splicer" is a worker skilled in the craft of uniting two ropes by weaving their strands together to create a strong, permanent joint. 3. A woodworker who joins pieces of wood with a splice: A "splicer" is a carpenter or craftsperson who connects two pieces of wood end-to-end using a specific overlapping or interlocking joint technique called a splice.

Usage Examples

• As a device:
  • The film editor used a splicer to join the two scenes seamlessly.
  • This tape splicer ensures the audio recording has no gaps.
• As a person working with rope:
  • The sailor, an expert splicer, repaired the broken line quickly.
  • We need a professional splicer to connect these heavy cables for the rigging.
• As a person working with wood:
  • The splicer carefully fashioned a scarf joint to extend the timber beam.

Advanced Usage

• The term is highly specific to manual trades and technical fields involving joining materials. Its use is almost always literal and professional.
• The action performed by a splicer (person or device) is "to splice."

Variants and Related Words

• Splice (verb): The action of joining materials.
• Splice (noun): The joint or connection itself.
• Splicing (gerund/noun): The process or technique of making a splice.

Synonyms

• For a device: Joiner, connector, splicing tool.
• For a person (rope): Rigger, cordage worker.
• For a person (wood): Joiner, carpenter.

Related Phrases

• To splice the mainbrace: A nautical idiom meaning to serve an alcoholic drink, historically an order for the crew to be issued rum.
• Film splicer / Tape splicer: A common compound term specifying the type of material the device joins.

Noun

1. a mechanical device for joining two pieces of paper or film or magnetic tape
2. a worker who splices ropes together by interweaving strands
3. a woodworker who joins pieces of wood with a splice