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Definition of splint
splint
/splɪnt/
splint
Plural:splints
•Past Simple:splinted
•Past Participle:splinted
•Present Participle:splinting
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CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
A strip of rigid material used for supporting and immobilizing a broken bone or injured body part.
Example
"The paramedic applied a temporary splint to the skier's fractured leg before transporting her to the hospital."
2
A thin, flexible strip of wood, such as hickory or ash, used in weaving baskets or chair seats.
Example
"The artisan carefully wove the soaked oak splints together to form a sturdy traditional basket."
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1
To secure, support, or immobilize an injured body part with a rigid strip of material.
Example
"The wilderness guide had to splint the hiker's sprained ankle using sturdy branches and a triangular bandage."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'splente', derived from Middle Dutch 'splinte' or Middle Low German 'splinte', meaning 'metal pin, wedge, or splint'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Splint. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/splint