Translate text 
Translate files Splint
/splɪnt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A device used to support and immobilize a broken bone or injured body part.
The doctor applied a splint to my broken arm to ensure it healed properly.
A strip of rigid material used for the same purpose as above, commonly made of metal, wood, or thermoplastic.
He fashioned a splint out of a popsicle stick and some tape to stabilize the injury until he could see a doctor.
A support or brace for an injured body part, especially in first aid or sport contexts.
After spraining her ankle, she was advised to use a splint to reduce the swelling.
verb
To fix or support an injured body part with a splint.
The paramedic splinted the injured leg before transporting the patient to the hospital.
To immobilize a broken or injured bone using a splint.
He carefully splinted the dislocated finger to prevent further damage.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'splint' meaning 'to splint, chip of wood'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
on a splint:
To be in a state of restricted movement due to an injury.
splint it:
To apply a splint to an injured body part.
make-shift splint:
An improvised splint created from available materials.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To splint someone up
After he twisted his ankle, they splinted him up to keep him stable.
Get splinted
You might need to get splinted if you keep playing on that sprained wrist.