splint
Example Sentences
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He wanted to keep playing, though, so trainers applied a splint that was essentially a popsicle stick.
From Los Angeles Times
Jones survived the strongest hurricane in Jamaican history while he was injured, wearing a homemade splint on his right leg from a fracture he suffered during a biking accident before Melissa hit.
From BBC
A large orbital prosthesis and neck scar splints have been made with the aid of the centre's technology.
From BBC
“Falling off a cliff, having to splint her leg. You don’t splint your leg unless your leg is broken and if your leg is broken, you’re not walking miles on it.”
From Los Angeles Times
His bandaged legs - one of them splinted - are badly scarred and withered.
From BBC
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