splint

Everyday

1. A straight, stiff piece of wood, plastic or metal tied to a broken or hurt arm, leg or finger to keep it still. tree →
2. To put a splint on an injured body part. tree →
3. A thin strip of wood. tree →

In the lessons

In first aid and safety lessons pupils learn that a splint stops a broken bone from moving until a doctor can help. In stories it shows an injury being cared for. Phrases: «put on a splint», «in a splint», «finger splint».

Examples

• The nurse put a splint on my broken finger. tree →
• His leg was in a splint after the fall. tree →
• In first aid we learnt to make a splint from a rolled-up magazine. tree →
• Keep the arm still with a splint and call for help. tree →
• The vet splinted the dog's injured leg. tree →
• She had to wear a wrist splint for three weeks. tree →
• A splint stops the bone from moving. tree →

Note

Countable: «a splint», «two splints». Do not confuse «splint» with «splinter» (a tiny sharp bit of wood that gets stuck in your skin). In first aid, only move an injured person if needed, and always get an adult or call emergency services.