(1):

(n.) A junction or joining made by splicing.

(2):

(v. t.) To unite in marrige.

(3):

(v. t.) To unite, as spars, timbers, rails, etc., by lapping the two ends together, or by applying a piece which laps upon the two ends, and then binding, or in any way making fast.

(4):

(v. t.) To unite, as two ropes, or parts of a rope, by a particular manner of interweaving the strands, - the union being between two ends, or between an end and the body of a rope.