splint
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He wanted to keep playing, though, so trainers applied a splint that was essentially a popsicle stick.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025
In an interview for Saga magazine, he revealed he was still recovering from the experience, with his neck in a brace and right hand in a splint.
From BBC • Aug. 21, 2024
Betts visited a hand specialist Monday, where he was fitted with a splint.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2024
The eagle’s left wing was fractured and needed a splint.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2024
He called it Branch, named for the small tree part he had used to splint its damaged tail.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
