splint

• Nom désignant une fine planche de bois ou un dispositif orthopédique utilisé pour immobiliser et protéger une partie du corps, par exemple une jambe cassée.

A noun referring to a thin piece of wood or an orthopedic device used to immobilize and protect a body part, such as a broken leg.

1. Orthopedic deviceB2formalmedical

   A rigid or flexible device used to immobilize, protect, or support an injured body part, such as a broken bone.

   Attelle

   • The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the fractured wrist.
   • He wore a splint on his finger for several weeks after the injury.
   • A temporary splint was made from a piece of wood and bandages.

   Synonymesbracesupport

2. Thin sliver of woodC1formal

   A small, thin, sharp piece of wood that has split off from a larger piece.

   écharde

   • He got a splint of wood stuck in his finger while chopping firewood.
   • The old floorboard had a sharp splint sticking out.
   • She carefully removed the splint from her hand with tweezers.

   Synonymeschipsliversplinter

• Verbe désignant l'action de fixer ou de soutenir un membre fracturé ou blessé à l'aide d'un dispositif rigide (attelle) pour empêcher tout mouvement et favoriser la guérison.

A verb meaning to secure or support a broken or injured limb with a rigid device (splint) to prevent movement and promote healing.

1. Support with a splintB2formalmedical

   To immobilize or support a broken or injured bone or joint using a rigid or flexible device.

   atteler avec une attelle

   • The paramedic splinted the patient's leg before moving him.
   • The doctor carefully splinted the fractured finger.
   • They splinted the injured arm to prevent further damage.

   Synonymesbraceimmobilizesupport