splinted

"A rod is a long slender pole used for angling."

"Many times surgery is necessary to prevent cancer from spreading."

"He clomped heavily up the stairs in his boots."

"The old factory, struggling to stay open, still burned splints in its furnaces because it was the cheapest fuel available despite its lower quality. "

"The bridge's sturdy support beams prevented the structure from collapsing. "

"The carpenter carefully removed the splinter from his finger. "

"The doctor examined the child's abdomen for any signs of pain. "

"The blacksmith used splint to fuel his forge, as it was a readily available, though lower-quality, coal. "

"The carpenter built a new wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "

"Can you fasten these boards together with some nails?"

"If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."

"The student is attempting to answer the difficult question. "