long splice

noun

1. a splice for forming a united rope narrow enough to pass through a block, made by unlaying the ends of two ropes for a considerable distance, overlapping the strands so as to make pairs of one strand from each rope, unlaying one of each pair, twisting the other strand into its place in the united rope, and tucking the yarns of the unlaid strand separately into place.

Word History and Origins

Origin of long splice¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

A Long Splice is one of the most useful of splices, as it permits the rope to run through a block just the same as an unspliced rope.

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In unlaying for a long splice, always unlay two strands simultaneously, to keep the rope in its original lay.

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I hope to get spliced myself one of these fine days, and I sincerely trust it will be a long splice.

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Tiller-ropes parted, an' not a man aboard can put a long splice in a wire rope, an' o' course we said we couldn't.

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This splice is not, however, very strong, and is only used when there is not time to make a long splice, which is much the best.

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