(genetics) A process in which the exons of a primary gene transcript, the pre-mRNA, are separated and reconnected so as to produce alternative ribonucleotide arrangements in the final mRNA

(genetics) A process by which the exons of the RNA produced by transcription of a gene (a primary gene transcript or pre-mRNA) are reconnected in multiple ways during RNA splicing, so as to allow production of multiple forms of protein from one gene.

(idiomatic, nautical) About to be married.

(nautical) Two ropes spliced together to form an eye which lies shut when taut.

(nautical) A cut splice.

(grammar) Two independent clauses combined into a run-on sentence with only a comma between them.

(horticulture) a method of grafting by cutting the ends of the scion and stock completely across and obliquely, in such a manner that the sections are of the same shape, then lapping the ends so that the one cut surface exactly fits the other, and securing them by tying or otherwise.

(genetics) A varian form of a mRNA produced by RNA splicing

(nautical, idiomatic) To have an alcoholic drink.

plural of cunt splice