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Definition of Splint

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Splent Splent, n. 1. See Splent. 2. See Splent coal, below. Splent coal, an inferior kind of cannel coal from Scotch collieries; -- called also splent, splint, and splint coal.
Splint
Splint Splint, n. [Akin to D. splinter,G. splinter, splitter, Dan. splint, Sw. splint a kind of spike, a forelock (in nautical use), Sw. splintato splint, splinter, Dan. splinte, and E. split. See Split, v. t., and cf. Splent.] 1. A piece split off; a splinter. 2. (Surg.) A thin piece of wood, or other substance, used to keep in place, or protect, an injured part, especially a broken bone when set. 3. (Anat.) A splint bone. 4. (Far.) A disease affecting the splint bones, as a callosity or hard excrescence. 5. (Anc. Armor.) One of the small plates of metal used in making splint armor. See Splint armor, below. The knees and feet were defended by splints, or thin plates of steel. --Sir. W. Scott. 6. Splint, or splent, coal. See Splent coal, under Splent. Splint armor,a kind of ancient armor formed of thin plates of metal, usually overlapping each other and allowing the limbs to move freely. Splint bone (Anat.), one of the rudimentary, splintlike metacarpal or metatarsal bones on either side of the cannon bone in the limbs of the horse and allied animals. Splint coal. See Splent coal, under Splent.
Splint
Splint Splint, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Splinted; p. pr. & vb. n. Splinting.] To split into splints, or thin, slender pieces; to splinter; to shiver. [Obs. or R.] --Florio. 2. To fasten or confine with splints, as a broken limb. See Splint, n., 2. [R.] --Shak.

Meaning of Splint from wikipedia

- splint or splints may refer to: splint (medicine), a device immobilizing part of the body. splint (programming tool), for analyzing software
- splint, short for secure programming lint, is a programming tool for statically checking c programs for security vulnerabilities and
- a splint is a device used for support or immobilization of limb s or of the spine . it can be used: by the emergency medical services or
- splints is an ailment of the horse or pony , characterized by a hard, bony swelling, usually on the inside of a front leg, lying between
- splint armour, also referred to as splinted armour. splint armour first appears in a scythia n grave from the 4th century bce
- medial tibial stress syndrome (mtss), tibial periostitis or shin splints is a common injury that affects athletes who engage in running
- a traction splint most commonly refers to a splinting device that uses strap s attaching over the pelvis or hip as an anchor, a metal rod(s
- a spica splint is a type of orthopedic splint used to immobilize the thumb and/or wrist while allowing other digits freedom to move.
- a mandibular splint or mandibular advancement splint (mas) is a device worn in the mouth that is used to treat obstructive sleep apnea
- a vacuum splint is a device like a small vacuum mattress that is used in emergency medicine as a temporary splint . vacuum splints