splint

noun

Meaning

A rigid device used to immobilize a displaced or fractured bone or to support a weakened body part.

The paramedic applied a temporary splint to the hiker's leg before moving him to the ambulance.
He had to wear a finger splint for three weeks to ensure the ligament healed in the correct position.

Synonyms: support, brace, cast, immobilizer

noun

Pronunciation: /splɪnt/

A rigid device used to immobilize a displaced or fractured bone or to support a weakened body part.

The paramedic applied a temporary splint to the hiker's leg before moving him to the ambulance.
He had to wear a finger splint for three weeks to ensure the ligament healed in the correct position.
Without a proper splint, the broken bone could shift and cause further tissue damage.

apply a splint (collocation): to put a splint on a body part — "The nurse will apply a splint to your wrist immediately."
splint something (collocation): to support a body part with a splint — "You should splint the injured finger to prevent further pain."

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