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 splint splint /ˈsplɪnt/

noun

  1. An orthopedic mechanical device used to immobilize and protect a part of the body (as a broken leg)  ( splint )
    an orthopedic mechanical device used to immobilize and protect a part of the body (as a broken leg)
     The doctor applied a splint to his broken arm to immobilize it
    The doctor applied a splint to his broken arm to immobilize it
  2. A thin sliver of wood  ( splint )
    a thin sliver of wood
     He lit the fire with a burning splint
    he lit the fire with a burning splint

verb

  1. (medicine) support with a splint  ( splint )
    (medicine) support with a splint
     Splint a broken finger
    splint a broken finger