Definition of Splint

1. Noun. A thin sliver of wood. "He lit the fire with a burning splint"

Generic synonyms: Paring, Shaving, Sliver

2. Verb. Support with a splint. "Did he splint his foot? "; "Splint a broken finger"
Category relationships: Medicine, Practice Of Medicine
Generic synonyms: Care For, Treat

3. Noun. An orthopedic mechanical device used to immobilize and protect a part of the body (as a broken leg).
Generic synonyms: Mechanical Device

Definition of Splint

1. n. A piece split off; a splinter.

2. v. t. To split into splints, or thin, slender pieces; to splinter; to shiver.

Definition of Splint

1. to brace with a splint (a thin piece of wood) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Splint

1. A rigid device of plastic, wood or plaster that serves to immobilize an injury. Generally placed along the posterior aspect of an injured limb. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Splint

spliceosome
splicer
splicers
splices
splicing
splicing
splicing endonuclease
spliff
spliffs
spline
spline
splined
splines
splining
splint (current term)
splint (current term)
splinted
splinted abutment
splinter
splinter
splintered
splintered fracture
splintering
splinterless
splinterproof
splinters
splintery
splinter group
splinter haemorrhages
splinting

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