(construction) Cured or uncured synthetic tape used for splicing materials.

(genetics) A technique in which fragments of DNA (often from different individuals or species) are combined to form recombinant DNA, especially as a part of genetic engineering.

(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.

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

(idiomatic, nautical) About to be married.

(genetics, of an intron) Able to splice without the addition of any protein factors.

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

(nautical) A cut splice.