Definition of splices:
(v) :
To unite, as two ropes, or parts of a rope, by a particular manner of interweaving the strands, the union being between two ends, or between an end and the body of a rope.
(n) :
Bonding or joining of overlapping materials.
(n) :
(nautical) A junction or joining of ropes made by splicing them together.
(n) :
(electricity) The electrical and mechanical connection between two pieces of wire or cable.
(v) :
To unite, as spars, timbers, rails, etc., by lapping the two ends together, or by applying a piece which laps upon the two ends, and then binding, or in any way making fast.
(n) :
(genetics) The process of removing intron sequences from the pre-messenger RNA, and then joining together exons.