"Splint" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A splint is a piece of rigid material, such as a stick or a board, used to immobilize and support a broken or injured limb in order to help it heal. It is typically placed along the length of the limb, held in place with adhesive tape or bandages, and helps to prevent movement and injury to the affected area.
To connect or join two pieces or parts together, especially by cutting and reattaching them.<br><br>Example: The surgeon used a special tool to carefully splice the torn ligaments together.<br><br>Synonyms: join, knit, connect, link, unite, combine, merge.<br><br>Alternative form: splice (verb), spliced (past tense), splicing (present participle).<br><br>The word "splices" can also refer to the resulting joint or connection, especially in contexts such as:<br><br> A splice in a rope, a cut and reattachment of two strands.<br> A splice in a plant stem, a grafted part.<br> A splice in a video or audio signal, a connection made to join two different sources together.<br><br>In cinematography, "splices" can also refer to the process of joining sequences of film together, often using tape or glue.
A "spliff" is a slang term for a joint or a cigarette made from cannabis, typically rolled from a mixture of marijuana and tobacco, usually with added herbs such as cloves or spices.
A spliff is a cannabis cigarette typically rolled with a combination of tobacco and marijuana, often for the purpose of psychoactive effect.
A spline is a mathematical model or physical object defined by a set of points in a space. It is used to create smooth curves or surfaces from a number of discrete points, called control points. In essence, a spline is a type of piecewise function.<br><br>In a wider sense, a spline can also refer to a thin, flexible strip of wood, metal, or other material, typically used to support and join two surfaces or parts together, such as a piece of rope or cord used to correct a surface on a ship.
A spline is a curved line or surface used to represent a complex shape or relationship between two or more points. It is often used graphically to interpolate or approximate a curve that goes through a series of data points.<br><br>In mathematics, a spline is a special type of piecewise function that is used to represent a smooth curve through a set of points. There are different types of splines, including:<br><br> Cubic splines: These are the most common type of spline and are used to approximate curves that have smooth changes in direction.<br> Bezier splines: These are used to create smooth curves between two or more points, often used in computer-aided design.<br> B-splines: These are a type of polynomial spline used to create smooth curves that pass through a set of control points.<br><br>Splines are commonly used in various fields, including:<br><br> Computer-aided design (CAD)<br> Computer graphics<br> Design and analysis of surfaces<br> Signal processing<br> Time series analysis<br><br>Splines are particularly useful for modeling smooth curves that are difficult or impossible to represent with a straight line or simple equation. They are widely used in many industries, including aerospace, automotive, and software design.
Spline (verb). To join or separate something, typically a tree branch or a wooden beam, by notching it at a regular interval.
Splinted refers to something that is divided or split into several pieces, often with a gap in between. Alternatively, it can refer to using a splint to hold something in place, typically an injured limb or break.
A small, sharp piece of something, especially a twig or a fragment of a bone, that breaks off. Can also refer to a group or a person who separates from a larger organization or movement.
Broken or split into small pieces; having broken off from a larger whole. Broken or divided, often in a way that is incomplete or irregular.
The verb "splintering" has several meanings:<br><br>1. To break or split into fragments or pieces, often suddenly and violently: "The wood started splintering as it cracked under the pressure."<br>2. (British English) To separate or fragment into smaller parts or factions, often due to disagreements or conflicts: "The company is splintering due to internal divisions."<br><br>As a noun, a splintering refers to the act or sound of something breaking or splitting, or one of the sharp, small pieces that result from such a break.
Small, sharp pieces of wood or other hard substance that break off, typically when something is split or fractured.
Having a tendency to split or separate, especially in a small, rough, or jagged way; irregular; rough-hewn.
Splinting refers to the use of a device or bandage to immobilize and support a broken or injured limb, usually to help hold it in place and prevent further injury while it heals, or to keep it stable during the healing process. This can be temporary or permanent, depending on the extent of the injury.
A medical term that refers to devices used to support or immobilize a part of the body, typically during the healing process after an injury.