1. a person who joins or connects pieces of rope, cable, wire, or film by weaving or binding the ends together
2. a device or tool used for splicing materials such as cables, wires, or optical fibers
Usage: technical

Examples

• The cable splicer worked carefully to connect the fiber optic lines.
• Film editors used a splicer to join different scenes together.
• The electrician’s splicer made quick work of connecting the wires.
• Maritime workers rely on rope splicers for strong, reliable connections.
• The telecommunications company hired experienced splicers for the project.
• She bought a new wire splicer for her electrical repair work.