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Vocabulary Entry
splint
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A rigid or flexible device used to support and immobilize a part of the body.
Example Sentences
"The doctor applied a splint to her broken wrist."
"He kept the splint on for several weeks to ensure proper healing."
"In sports, athletes often use splints to protect injuries while continuing to play."
V
verb
To support or hold a body part in place using a splint.
Example Sentences
"The paramedic splinted the injured leg before transporting the patient."
"After the accident, they quickly splinted the man's arm to stabilize it."
"She learned how to splint fractures during her first aid training."