Meanings
nounrat-tail splice (plural rat-tail splices)
plural rat-tail splices
- knottingcommunicationsA simple method of joining two ends of metal wire by twisting them together.
Synonyms: twist splice, pig-tail splice
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA simple method of joining two ends of metal wire by twisting them together.
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