splint
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/splɪnt/
support device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'splint' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'splinte,' where 'splinte' meant 'thin piece of wood.'
Historical Evolution
'splinte' transformed into the Middle English word 'splente,' and eventually became the modern English word 'splint'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'thin piece of wood,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device for immobilizing a limb.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rigid or flexible device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured bone.
The doctor applied a splint to the patient's broken arm.
Synonyms
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