splint
A rigid piece of material used to keep a broken or injured body part from moving. It is often used to help a bone heal or to protect a joint after an accident.
Examples
3 of 5I have to wear a splint on my finger for two weeks.
I have to wear a splint on my finger for two weeks.
The paramedic applied a splint to the leg before moving the patient to the hospital.
The paramedic applied a splint to the leg before moving the patient to the hospital.
I made a quick splint out of a ruler and some tape because I didn't have a first aid kit.
I made a quick splint out of a ruler and some tape because I didn't have a first aid kit.
Word Family
Memory Tip
A splint is STIFF and STRAIGHT to help a SPRAIN.
Quick Quiz
The doctor told me to keep the ______ on my wrist so the bone stays straight while it heals.
Correct!
The correct answer is: splint
Examples
I have to wear a splint on my finger for two weeks.
everydayI have to wear a splint on my finger for two weeks.
The paramedic applied a splint to the leg before moving the patient to the hospital.
formalThe paramedic applied a splint to the leg before moving the patient to the hospital.
I made a quick splint out of a ruler and some tape because I didn't have a first aid kit.
informalI made a quick splint out of a ruler and some tape because I didn't have a first aid kit.
Research indicates that a rigid splint reduces the risk of further nerve damage during transport.
academicResearch indicates that a rigid splint reduces the risk of further nerve damage during transport.
The company manufactures ergonomic splints for common workplace wrist injuries.
businessThe company manufactures ergonomic splints for common workplace wrist injuries.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
put in a splint
to secure a body part using a splint
immobilize with a splint
to make sure a body part doesn't move by using a splint
removable splint
a splint that the patient can take off and put back on
Often Confused With
A sprint is a fast run, while a splint is a medical device for support.
A stint is a limited period of work or time, whereas a splint is for physical injuries.
Usage Notes
The word can be used as a noun for the object or as a verb meaning to put a splint on someone. It is most commonly used for limbs, fingers, or toes.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'cast' (plaster/fiberglass) for all bone supports; remember that a splint is usually temporary or removable, while a cast is permanent until the doctor removes it.
Memory Tip
A splint is STIFF and STRAIGHT to help a SPRAIN.
Word Origin
From the Middle Dutch word 'splinte', meaning a thin strip or fragment of wood or metal.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In basic first-aid training worldwide, people are taught to use everyday items like rolled-up newspapers as temporary splints in emergencies.
Quick Quiz
The doctor told me to keep the ______ on my wrist so the bone stays straight while it heals.
Correct!
The correct answer is: splint
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