Splint: meaning, definitions and examples

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splint

 

[ splษชnt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

medical device

A rigid or flexible device used to protect and immobilize a body part that has been injured or fractured.

Synonyms

brace, cast, support

Examples of usage

  • A splint is often used to support a broken arm.
  • She wore a splint on her injured leg to prevent further damage.
Context #2 | Verb

medical treatment

To apply a splint to a body part in order to immobilize it and promote healing.

Synonyms

brace, immobilize, support

Examples of usage

  • The doctor decided to splint the patient's fractured leg.
  • After the accident, they splinted his arm to prevent any movement.

Translations

Translations of the word "splint" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น talas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคŸเฅเคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schiene

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bidai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szyna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆทปใˆๆœจ (soegi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท attelle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฉrula

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท atel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋ชฉ (bumok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุจูŠุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dlaha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dlaha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคนๆฟ (jiฤbวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opornica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spelka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸina

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fรฉrula

Etymology

The word 'splint' originated from the Middle English word 'splente', which means a thin piece of wood. The use of splints in medical treatment dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks, who used materials like wood and leather to immobilize injured limbs. Over time, splints have evolved to include a variety of materials and designs to provide better support and protection for injuries.

See also: splinter, splintered.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,331, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.