Synonyms for

Splint

Verb / splɪnt / Another word for splint — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a thin strip of rigid material used to immobilize or support a broken bone or injured joint

Synonyms & similar words

brace cast support bandage fixative clamp stave stay crutch orthotic prosthesis wedge wadding padding packing filler stopper plug cork

Example sentences

  1. The nurse wrapped a splint around my finger to keep it straight.
  2. My dog broke his leg and had to wear a splint for six weeks.
  3. The baseball player wore a splint on his wrist to support his injury.
  4. I had to go to the hospital to get a splint put on my ankle.
  5. The doctor used a splint to keep the bone in place while it healed.

Quotes

  • The splint is a very useful invention, affording the means of treating fractures and dislocations with a certainty and success which was before altogether unattainable.
  • A broken bone can heal stronger than ever before, but the body needs to be lined up perfectly, and a splint does that.
  • There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something tomorrow. We're going to have the best splints and braces in the world.

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