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Definition of splicer

splicer

/ˈsplaɪ.sɚ/
spli · cer

Plural:splicers
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• noun

1

A device, machine, or tool used to join together the ends of two pieces of film, magnetic tape, wire, optical fiber, or rope.

Example

"The technician used a fusion splicer to align and fuse the two optical fibers with minimal signal loss."


2

A worker or technician who splices ropes, cables, telecommunication wires, or motion-picture film.

Example

"The cable splicer worked high on the utility pole to restore telephone service after the storm."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Splicer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/splicer
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