nounπShareAn inferior kind of cannel coal from Scottish collieries, having a slaty structure."The old factory, struggling to stay open, still burned splints in its furnaces because it was the cheapest fuel available despite its lower quality. "geologymaterialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA narrow strip of wood split or peeled from a larger piece."The campfire was started with dry leaves and small splints of wood. "materialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dental device applied consequent to undergoing orthodontia."After Sarah got her braces off, her orthodontist gave her splints to wear at night to keep her teeth from shifting. "medicinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device to immobilize a body part."After Mark broke his wrist, the doctor put it in a cast and told him he would need splints during his recovery to keep it from moving too much. "medicinedevicebodyanatomyaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA segment of armour consisting of a narrow overlapping plate."The knight's arm was covered in gleaming splints, offering protection during battle. "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 legs, checking for heat and swelling around the splints. "anatomyanimalbiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA disease affecting the splint bones, as a callosity or hard excrescence."The veterinarian examined the horse's legs, suspecting splints were the cause of the lameness. "diseasemedicineanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply a splint to; to fasten with splints."The doctor needed to splint the boy's broken arm before putting it in a cast. "medicineaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo support one's abdomen with hands or a pillow before attempting to cough."Before coughing, Maria splinted her abdomen with her hands. "medicinebodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo split into thin, slender pieces; to splinter."The old wooden chair splints easily when you sit on it, so be careful. "partmaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
