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splice As noun and verb, splice refers to the overlapping or interweaving of two ends of something to create the strongest possible attachment. The earliest records of the word splice are from the early 16th century, when it was borrowed from the Middle Dutch verb splissen, used by sailors for joining ropes end to end by interweaving their strands.
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'American Idol' 2015 recap: Clark Beckham, Nick Fradiani battle in finale after Jax axed American Idol 2015 finale led Clark Beckham and Nick Fradiani to square off on the Dolby Theatre stage in Hollywood Wednesday night. East Brunswick teen Jax was eliminated.
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Haley Bennett | Biography P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } The scintillatingly gorgeous and sensually hot diva of the television world, Haley Bennett was born on January 7, 1988. She is a well-known American singer and actress who was born as Haley Loraine Keeling to Leilani Dorsey Bennett and Ronald Keeling in Fort Myers, Florida. This pretty actress is best known for her performance in many movies like music and Lyrics, Marley & Me, Passage, The Haunting of Molly Hartle and The Hole.
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What does the term sticky ends refer to in gene splicing? The word 'splice' means 'to join' Gene splicing means to join segments of genes together. This is done using an enzyme called ligase, which acts as a molecular glue joining … the gene segments together. Splice means 'to join'. Gene splicing is a process where two genes are joined to one another using an enzyme called ligase. 1 person found this useful. Answered.
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sprain Medical Definition of sprain. : a sudden or violent twist or wrench of a joint causing the stretching or tearing of ligaments and often rupture of blood vessels with hemorrhage into the tissues; also : the condition resulting from a sprain that is usually marked by swelling, inflammation, hemorrhage, and discoloration—compare strain[3] b.
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Comma Splice Examples, Rectifications, and Exceptions A comma splice is an error that is commonly made in the process of writing, where two independent clauses are joined by the use of a comma, without the use of any conjunction or another type of punctuation such as a semicolon or a period (full stop). A comma splice example is:
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married Nautical. 1  to lay together (the unlaid strands of two ropes) to be spliced. 2  to seize (two ropes) together end to end for use as a single line. 3  to seize (parallel ropes) together at intervals.
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Fixing Comma Splices What is a Comma Splice? A comma splice occurs when you use a comma to join two complete sentences without placing an appropriate joining word between them. The comma just isn't strong enough to do the job of making one grammatical sentence out of two. Learn to recognize what comma splices look like, and be sure to avoid them in your essays. Here is a simple example of a comma splice: I completed my essay, I have not submitted it.
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- How to Identify and Fix a Comma Splice. Poor comma placement will destroy even the nicest, most eloquent essays. A comma splice is a common error in English consisting of joining two independent clauses with only a comma. Once you recognize a comma splice, it is easy to rewrite the sentence so that it is correct.
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Run-ons - Comma Splices - Fused Sentences Run-ons, comma splices, and fused sentences are all names given to compound sentences that are not punctuated correctly. The best way to avoid such errors is to punctuate compound sentences correctly by using one or the other of these rules. 1.un-ons, comma splices, and fused sentences are all names given to compound sentences that are not punctuated correctly. The best way to avoid such errors is to punctuate compound sentences correctly by using one or the other of these rules. 1.
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Definitions &Translations A helix (pl: helixes or helices) is a type of smooth space curve, i.e. a curve in three-dimensional space. It has the property that the tangent line at any point makes a constant angle with a fixed line called the axis. Examples of helices are coil springs and the handrails of spiral staircases.
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Correcting Common Errors in Sentence Structure Comma splices entail the incorrect use of a comma (hence: comma splice) to join two (or more) independent clauses together in a single sentence.omma splices entail the incorrect use of a comma (hence: comma splice) to join two (or more) independent clauses together in a single sentence.
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Sprinkles Sprinkles or sugar strands are very small pieces of confectionery used as a decoration or to add texture to desserts such as cupcakes, doughnuts or ice cream. The tiny candies are produced in a variety of colors and are generally used as a topping or a decorative element.
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- Define spool. spool synonyms, spool pronunciation, spool translation, English dictionary definition of spool. n. 1. a. A cylinder of wood, plastic, cardboard, or other material on which wire, thread, or string is wound. b. The amount of wire, thread, or string wound...
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The Comma Splice Recognize a comma splice when you see one. A comma splice, also called a run-on, occurs when a writer has connected two main clauses with a comma alone. A main clause makes a complete thought, so you should not find a wimpy comma struggling to join two such powerful clauses. The problem looks like this: Main Clause + , + Main Clause.
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- Definition of STRAND. 1. a: fibers or filaments twisted, plaited, or laid parallel to form a unit for further twisting or plaiting into yarn, thread, rope, or cordage b: one of the wires twisted together or laid parallel to form a wire rope or cable.2.: an element (as a yarn or thread) of a woven or plaited material.3.. a: fibers or filaments twisted, plaited, or laid parallel to form a unit for further twisting or plaiting into yarn, thread, rope, or cordage b: one of the wires twisted together or laid parallel to form a wire rope or cable. 2. : an element (as a yarn or thread) of a woven or plaited material. 3.
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helix double helix , Watson-Crick helix a representation of the structure of DNA, consisting of two coiled chains arranged antiparallel to each other, each containing information completely specifying the other chain. helix.
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splice He argues against attempts to splice different genres or species of literature into a single composition. To remove intron sequences from the pre-messenger RNA, and then join together exons. Related terms . splice the mainbrace; Translations
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- Definition of splice - join or connect (a rope or ropes) by interweaving the strands at the ends Definition of splice - join or connect (a rope or ropes) by interweaving the strands at the ends dictionary
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sprain An injury to a ligament when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than its normal range without dislocation or fracture. v. sprained, sprain·ing, sprains. To cause a sprain to a joint or ligament.
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- 1 Run-on sentences consist of at least two independent clauses that are connected in one sentence without proper punctuation. 2  A comma splice is a kind of run-on sentence where a comma is inserted between two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction to join them. Remember that a sentence fragment is just another term for 'incomplete sentence.'. 2  Sentence fragments usually lack either main verb or subject (or both). 3  If you're not sure if a sentence is a fragment, check that it has at least one main verb and subject.
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double helix double helix. n. The coiled structure of a double-stranded DNA molecule in which strands linked by hydrogen bonds form a spiral configuration. Also called DNA helix, Watson-Crick helix.
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- spi·ral. (spī′rəl) n. 1. a. A curve on a plane that winds around a fixed center point at a continuously increasing or decreasing distance from the point. b. A three-dimensional curve that turns around an axis at a constant or continuously varying distance while moving parallel to the axis; a helix.
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splice verb (used with object), spliced, splicing. 1. to join together or unite (two ropes or parts of a rope) by the interweaving of strands. 2. to unite (timbers, spars, or the like) by overlapping and binding their ends. 3. to unite (film, magnetic tape, or the like) by butting and cementing.
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- RUN-ON SENTENCES AND COMMA SPLICES. Run-on sentences can be divided into two types. The first occurs when a writer puts no mark of punctuation and no coordinating conjunction between independent clauses. The second is called a comma splice, which occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined by just a comma and no coordinating conjunction. Example of a run-on sentence: The flowers are beautiful they brighten the room.
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spline Definition of spline. 1  1 : a thin wood or metal strip used in building construction. 2  2 : a key that is fixed to one of two connected mechanical parts and fits into a keyway in the other; also : a keyway for such a key.