n.
1.a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together
2.joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together splice v.
1.join the ends of
2.perform a marriage ceremony
3.join together so as to form new genetic combinations
4.join by interweaving strands
Idiom of the Day
have (something) up one's sleeve
to have something kept secretly ready for a good time to use it
I am not too worried about the meeting as I have something up my sleeve if there are any problems.