What is a splice?

A multi-strand knot joining rope strands.

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  1. A multi-strand knot joining rope strands ✔
  2. A single turn around a post
  3. A decorative knot for show

Why: A splice interweaves strands of rope rather than whole lines.

Huh, didn't know that: A splice interweaves strands of rope rather than whole lines.

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References

Answer: A multi-strand knot joining rope strands. A splice interweaves strands of rope rather than whole lines.

  1. Knot en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knot
    splice denotes any multi-strand knot, including bends and loops
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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