Definitions

1. verb

to cut or rejoin the threads of (a rope or cord) so as to rejoin two parts of it

“The sailor had to resplice the frayed rope before it snapped.”

2. verb

to rejoin (a rope, cord, etc.) after it has been cut

“The sailor respliced the rope to make it stronger.”

3. noun

a new splice of a rope or cord

“The sailor inspected the resplice to check for any weaknesses.”