English · Body & Health
splint
/splɪnt/
[/splɪnt/]
support for broken bone
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A stiff piece of material used to support and protect a broken or injured bone and keep it still.
Example
The hiker made a splint from two sticks to keep his broken leg from moving.
The hiker made a splint from two sticks to keep his broken leg from moving.
Etymology
From Middle Dutch or Middle Low German 'splinte' meaning 'a thin piece of metal'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in first aid and orthopedics for temporary support of injuries.