English dictionary
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English noun: splint | |||
| 1. | splint (object) a thin sliver of wood | ||
| Samples | He lit the fire with a burning splint. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | paring, shaving, sliver | ||
| 2. | splint (artifact) an orthopedic mechanical device used to immobilize and protect a part of the body (as a broken leg) | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | mechanical device | ||
English verb: splint | |||
| 1. | splint (body) support with a splint | ||
| Samples | Splint a broken finger. | ||
| Examples | Did he splint his foot? | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | care for, treat | ||
| Domain category | medicine, practice of medicine | ||
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