splint — A rigid support used to keep a broken bone in position while it heals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A rigid support used to keep a broken bone in position while it heals
Pronunciation (IPA): /splɪnt/
Korean meaning: 부러진 뼈를 고정시키기 위한 딱딱한 지지대, 부목
Korean pronunciation: **스**플린트
Example Sentences
- The superhero's broken finger needed a tiny splint, making it hard to point dramatically at villains.
- The nurse carefully splinted the patient's wrist after the skateboarding accident.
- My clumsy cat somehow broke his tail and now walks around with a ridiculous tiny splint.
splint
NOUN//splɪnt//
A rigid support used to keep a broken bone in position while it heals
A doctor applies a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm
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Fix the splint with print so clear, while mint tea soothes the patient's fear!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Dutch 'splinte' meaning 'a split piece of wood.' Medical splints got this name because they were originally made by splitting wood into thin, flat pieces.
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“The superhero's broken finger needed a tiny splint, making it hard to point dramatically at villains.”
“The nurse carefully splinted the patient's wrist after the skateboarding accident.”
“My clumsy cat somehow broke his tail and now walks around with a ridiculous tiny splint.”
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