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Synonyms for splint

Grammar : Noun
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Phonetic Transcription : splɪnt

Définition of splint

Origin :
  • c.1300, "plate of armor," probably from Middle Low German splinte, splente "thin piece of iron," related to Middle Dutch splinte "splint," probably ultimately from PIE *(s)plei- "to split, splice" (see flint). Cognate with Danish splint "splinter," Swedish splint "wooden peg, wedge." Meaning "slender flexible slip of wood" is recorded from early 14c.; specific surgical sense is attested from c.1400.
  • noun support
  • noun sliver
Example sentences :
  • There were three straight chairs and a rocking chair with splint bottoms.
  • Extract from : « Old Rail Fence Corners » by Various
  • It was strapped to a splint, and fluid was dripping slowly into the vein there.
  • Extract from : « The Colors of Space » by Marion Zimmer Bradley
  • When an arm is put in a splint, hang the hand and forearm in a sling.
  • Extract from : « Manual of Military Training » by James A. Moss
  • Paresi was the Doctor, and he had many a salve and many a splint for invisible ills.
  • Extract from : « Breaking Point » by James E. Gunn
  • Then the splint burst into flame as voices were heard inquiring what it all meant.
  • Extract from : « The Dingo Boys » by G. Manville Fenn
  • You might also line your basket with silk of a color to harmonize with the splint.
  • Extract from : « Indoor and Outdoor Recreations for Girls » by Lina Beard
  • Do not attempt to tear the splint, for it will not tear evenly.
  • Extract from : « Indoor and Outdoor Recreations for Girls » by Lina Beard
  • Let us tie the bone to a splint of wood with it, and the wing may heal.
  • Extract from : « The Swan and Her Crew » by George Christopher Davies
  • Some men are bandaged, and others with broken limbs are helped by a splint.
  • Extract from : « Human Bullets » by Tadayoshi Sakurai
  • The two short "splint" bones in the horse are remnants of lost digits.
  • Extract from : « Elementary Zoology, Second Edition » by Vernon L. Kellogg

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