🦴splint

/splɪnt/

Meaning

A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.

Example Sentences

The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.

Synonyms

brace, support, cast, bandage

Antonyms

freedom, release

Collocations

apply a splint, wooden splint, fracture splint, arm splint

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