The Splicing

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s and 3s ½ turn RH as 2s and 4s set, 1s and 3s prom down below 4s/5s as 2s and 4s cast up 1 place, 1s and 3s cross LH, cast up 1 place to face 1st corners
9-16 1s and 3s dance pass and turn with 1st corners, turn right about (pirouette) in centre and dance pass and turn with 4th corner
17-24 1M dances full Fig of 8 round 2s giving RSh to own 2nd corner as 3L dances similarly round 5s while 1L+3M change places RH in centre and cast to right round couple in 3rd place, change place LH and cast to left round same couple to 2nd/4th places while 2s+4s+5s set and cross RH, set and cross back LH
25-32 1s+3s set advancing, Balance-in-Line in centre (as Wild Geese), turn RH and cast down 1 place

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

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In maritime or nautical contexts, splicing often refers to the process of joining two ropes or strands of a rope together in a way that maintains much of the rope's original strength. This can be done through various techniques, such as the eye splice or short splice, and it's commonly used in sailing and other activities where strong and flexible rope connections are crucial.

In a more informal or colloquial sense, especially in the context of film or video editing, "splicing" can refer to the act of combining or joining two pieces of film or tape together. In the past, this involved physically cutting and joining the film, but with digital technology, it now refers to the process of combining or merging video or audio clips seamlessly.