A narrow strip of wood split or peeled from a larger piece.
A device to immobilize a body part.
A dental device applied consequent to undergoing orthodontia.
A segment of armor, a narrow overlapping plate.
A bone found on either side of the horse's cannon bone; second or fourth metacarpal (forelimb) or metatarsal (hindlimb) bone.
A disease affecting the splint bones, as a callosity or hard excrescence.
splent coal
To apply a splint to; to fasten with splints.
To support one's abdomen with hands or a pillow before attempting to cough.
To split into thin, slender pieces; to splinter.
To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
To throw with a sling.
To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
To sell drugs.
An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other.
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.
A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.
A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.
The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.
A loop of rope or fabric tape used for various purposes: e.g. as part of a runner, or providing extra protection when abseiling or belaying.
A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.
A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity.
