Etymology dictionary. 2014.
Splint — 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; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
splint — SPLINT, splinturi, s.n. (tehn.) Cui de siguranţă. – Din engl. splint. Trimis de LauraGellner, 25.07.2004. Sursa: DEX 98 SPLINT s. (tehn.) cui de siguranţă, cui spintecat. Trimis de siveco, 05.08.2004. Sursa: Sinonime splint s. n … Dicționar Român
şplint — ŞPLINT, şplinturi, s.n. Piesă de metal de forma unui cui despicat în două braţe egale, care serveşte ca element de fixare a două piese ori ca element de blocare sau de siguranţă a piuliţelor împotriva autodeşurubării. – Din germ. Splint. Trimis… … Dicționar Român
Splint — may refer to:*Splint (programming tool), a device for checking computer programs *Splint (medicine), a medical device for the immobilization of limbs or spine *Splints, an ailment of horses *Splint (orthodontic), a retainer built into teeth to… … Wikipedia
Splint — Splint, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Splinted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Splinting}.] To split into splints, or thin, slender pieces; to splinter; to shiver. [Obs. or R.] Florio. [1913 Webster] 2. To fasten or confine with splints, as a broken limb. See {Splint} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Splint — »gespaltener Vorsteckstift«: Das ursprünglich niederd. Wort erscheint seit dem 18. Jh. in hochd. Texten. Niederd. splint »Eisenstift«, mnd. splinte »flacher Eisenkeil (z. B. in Mauerankern)« entspricht norw., schwed. splint »Splitter« (norw. mdal … Das Herkunftswörterbuch
splint — [splint] n. [ME splente < MDu or MLowG splinte: for IE base see SPLIT] 1. a thin strip of wood or cane woven together with others to make baskets, chair seats, etc. 2. a thin strip of metal used in overlapping construction with others to make… … English World dictionary
splint — [splınt] n [Date: 1200 1300; : Middle Low German; Origin: splinte, splente] a flat piece of wood, metal etc used for keeping a broken bone in position while it mends … Dictionary of contemporary English
splint — splint·age; splint; … English syllables
splint — ► NOUN 1) a strip of rigid material for supporting a broken bone when it has been set. 2) a long, thin strip of wood used in basketwork or to light a fire. ► VERB ▪ secure with a splint or splints. ORIGIN Dutch, Low German splinte metal plate or… … English terms dictionary
