noun
a rigid support used for the immobilization of a broken bone or injured body part
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The doctor applied a splint to the patient's broken arm to immobilize it.
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I heard you have to wear a splint for a few weeks after spraining your wrist.
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I can't believe I have to rock this splint for the next month.
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She used humor as a splint to help cope with the difficult situation.