Splint
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To apply a splint. To support one's abdomen with hands or a pillow before attempting to cough.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A narrow strip of wood split or peeled off of a larger piece. A device to immobilize a body part. A dental device applied consequent to undergoing orthodontia. A segment of armor. A bone found on either side of the horse's cannon bone
Sling
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To throw.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: 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.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.(Nautical) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast; -- chiefly in the plural.The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.A device used by a sexually passive partner to raise and support the legs during sex. This kind of sex sling consists of a cushion fitting under the neck, joined by 2 straps to each ankle, and these attached to each wrist.A leather hammock sometimes found in gay sex clubs to recline and elevate a sexually passive partner, and further raise and support the legs, hence: sling room.