noun
splint
splihnt
Splint (noun) means a rigid support used to hold an injured body part, like a broken bone, in place. Example: “The nurse fitted a splint to his broken finger.”
noun
1
A rigid support used to hold an injured body part, like a broken bone, in place.
"The nurse fitted a splint to his broken finger."
verb
1
To immobilize an injured limb with a rigid support.
"They splinted her ankle before carrying her down the mountain."
How to use splint
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stiff support strapped to an injured body part, or the act of applying one.
Common pairings
apply a splint
splint a broken bone
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Word forms
- Plural
- splints
- Third person singular
- splints
- Past tense
- splinted
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Etymology
From Middle English splint, splente, related to Middle Low German splinte and Middle Dutch splint, ultimately from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to split," referring to a thin piece of wood.
Rhymes for splint
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What does “splint” mean?
The word “splint” means a rigid support used to hold an injured body part, like a broken bone, in place. In plain terms, a stiff support strapped to an injured body part, or the act of applying one.
How do you pronounce “splint”?
“Splint” is pronounced splihnt (/splɪnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “splint” in a sentence?
Here is “splint” used in a sentence: “The nurse fitted a splint to his broken finger.”
What part of speech is “splint”?
Depending on how it is used, “splint” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “splint” come from?
The word “splint” comes from Middle English. From Middle English splint, splente, related to Middle Low German splinte and Middle Dutch splint, ultimately from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to split," referring to a thin piece of wood.
How many meanings does “splint” have?
“Splint” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a rigid support used to hold an injured body part, like a broken bone, in place.
