noun🔗ShareCarbón de esquistoAn 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. "El herrero usó carbón de esquisto para alimentar su fragua, ya que era un carbón fácilmente disponible, aunque de menor calidad.geologymaterialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAstilla, tablillaA narrow strip of wood split or peeled from a larger piece."The carpenter used a splint of wood to reinforce the broken chair leg. "El carpintero usó una tablilla de madera para reforzar la pata de la silla rota.materialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAparato dentalA dental device applied consequent to undergoing orthodontia."After getting her braces removed, Maria wore a splint at night to keep her teeth from shifting. "Después de que le quitaron los aparatos, María usaba un aparato dental por la noche para evitar que sus dientes se movieran.medicinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFérulaA device to immobilize a body part."After the soccer game, the player needed a splint to keep his broken arm still. "Después del partido de fútbol, el jugador necesitó una férula para mantener su brazo roto inmóvil.medicinedevicebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTablilla, férulaA 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. "La armadura del caballero incluía muchas tablillas, placas estrechas que se superponían para proteger sus brazos.militarywearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEsquirlaA 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. "El veterinario examinó la esquirla del caballo para determinar el alcance de la lesión.animalanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEspejuelo, periostitisA 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. "El veterinario examinó la pata del caballo, sospechando un espejuelo basado en la hinchazón y la cojera.medicinediseaseanatomybodyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEntablillarTo apply a splint to; to fasten with splints."The doctor had to splint my finger after I jammed it playing basketball. "El médico tuvo que entablillar mi dedo después de que me lo lesioné jugando al baloncesto.medicineaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSostener el abdomen con las manos o una almohada antes de intentar toserTo 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. "Antes de toser, se sujetó el abdomen con las manos para evitar el dolor.medicinebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAstillar, partir en astillasTo split into thin, slender pieces; to splinter."The wooden ruler splinted when I dropped it on the floor. "La regla de madera se astilló cuando la dejé caer al suelo.materialpartactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
