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1splint
noun \ˈsplint\
: a piece of wood, metal, plastic, etc., that is used to hold a broken bone in the correct position while it heals
Full Definition of SPLINT
1
: a small plate or strip of metal used in making armor
2
a : a thin strip of wood suitable for interweaving (as into baskets) b : splinter c : material or a device used to protect and immobilize a body part (as a broken arm)
3
: a bony enlargement on the upper part of the cannon bone of a horse usually on the inside of the leg
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Variants of SPLINT
splint also splent \ˈsplent\
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Origin of SPLINT
Middle English, from Middle Low German splinte, splente; probably akin to Middle Dutch splitten to split
First Known Use: 14th century
2splint
transitive verb
Definition of SPLINT
1
: to support and immobilize (as a broken bone) with a splint
2
: to brace with or as if with splints
First Known Use of SPLINT
15th century
SPLINT Defined for Kids
splint
noun \ˈsplint\
Definition of SPLINT for Kids
1
: a thin flexible strip of wood woven together with others in making a chair seat or basket
2
: a rigid device for keeping a broken or displaced bone in place while it heals
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