splice

(noun) a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together. Synonyms: splicing. Example: "The break was due to an imperfect splice."

(noun) joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together. Synonyms: lap joint.

(verb) join the ends of. Example: "Splice film."

(verb) perform a marriage ceremony. Synonyms: marry, wed, tie. Examples: "The minister married us on saturday." "We were wed the following week." "The couple got spliced on hawaii."

(verb) join together so as to form new genetic combinations. Example: "Splice genes."

(verb) join by interweaving strands. Example: "Splice the wires."