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