Splint (?), n. [Akin to D. splinter,G. splinter, splitter, Dan. splint, Sw. splint a kind of spike, a forelock (in nautical use), Sw. splintato splint, splinter, Dan. splinte, and E. split. See Split, v. t., and cf. Splent.] 1. A piece split off; a splinter.
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2. (Surg.) A thin piece of wood, or other substance, used to keep in place, or protect, an injured part, especially a broken bone when set.
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3. (Anat.) A splint bone.
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4. (Far.) A disease affecting the splint bones, as a callosity or hard excrescence.
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5. (Anc. Armor.) One of the small plates of metal used in making splint armor. See Splint armor, below.
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The knees and feet were defended by splints, or thin plates of steel. Sir. W. Scott.
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6. Splint, or splent, coal. See Splent coal, under Splent.
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Splint armor,a kind of ancient armor formed of thin plates of metal, usually overlapping each other and allowing the limbs to move freely. -- Splint bone (Anat.), one of the rudimentary, splintlike metacarpal or metatarsal bones on either side of the cannon bone in the limbs of the horse and allied animals. -- Splint coal. See Splent coal, under Splent.
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