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splint Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A strip of rigid material used for supporting and immobilizing a broken bone or injured body part.
Usage Example
"The paramedic applied a temporary brace to the skier's fractured leg before transporting her to the hospital."
Strong
brace
support
Weak
cast
• verb (Context 2)
To secure, support, or immobilize an injured body part with a rigid strip of material.
Usage Example
"The wilderness guide had to brace the hiker's sprained ankle using sturdy branches and a triangular bandage."
Strongest
brace
Strong
immobilize
support
Weak
bind
• noun (Context 3)
A thin, flexible strip of wood, such as hickory or ash, used in weaving baskets or chair seats.
Usage Example
"The artisan carefully wove the soaked oak splints together to form a sturdy traditional basket."
Strong
slat
Weak
strip
sliver
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Splint. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/splint