noun
- rigid supports used to immobilize and protect an injured limb
- thin strips of wood, metal, or other material
Usage: medical
verb
- to support or immobilize with a splint
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor applied splints to her broken arm.
- He made splints from bamboo for the basket weaving project.
- The paramedic splints the injured leg before transport.
- Wooden splints were used to reinforce the structure.
- She splints the patient’s wrist to prevent further injury.
- The emergency kit contained several plastic splints.
- Metal splints provide stronger support than cardboard ones.