SPLINT


Meaning of SPLINT in English

splint /splɪnt/ BrE AmE noun [countable]

[ Date: 1200-1300 ; Language: Middle Low German ; Origin: splinte , splente ]

a flat piece of wood, metal etc used for keeping a broken bone in position while it mends

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