nounπShareAn inferior kind of cannel coal from Scottish collieries, having a slaty structure."The blacksmith used splint to fuel his forge, as it was a readily available, though lower-quality, coal. "geologymaterialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA narrow strip of wood split or peeled from a larger piece."The carpenter used a splint of wood to reinforce the broken chair leg. "materialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dental device applied consequent to undergoing orthodontia."After getting her braces removed, Maria wore a splint at night to keep her teeth from shifting. "medicinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device to immobilize a body part."After the soccer game, the player needed a splint to keep his broken arm still. "medicinedevicebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA segment of armour consisting of a narrow overlapping plate."The knight's suit of armor included many splints, narrow plates that overlapped to protect his arms. "militarywearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bone found on either side of a horse's cannon bone; the second or fourth metacarpal (forelimb) or metatarsal (hindlimb) bone."The veterinarian examined the horse's splint bone to determine the extent of the injury. "animalanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA disease affecting the splint bones, as a callosity or hard excrescence."The vet examined the horse's leg, suspecting a splint based on the swelling and lameness. "medicinediseaseanatomybodyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply a splint to; to fasten with splints."The doctor had to splint my finger after I jammed it playing basketball. "medicineaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo support one's abdomen with hands or a pillow before attempting to cough."Before coughing, he splinted his abdomen with his hands to avoid pain. "medicinebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo split into thin, slender pieces; to splinter."The wooden ruler splinted when I dropped it on the floor. "materialpartactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
