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. ]
The knees and feet were defended by splints, or thin plates of steel. Sir. W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
Splint armor,
Splint bone (Anat.),
Splint coal.
v. t.
v. t.
After splintering their lances, they wheeled about, and . . . abandoned the field to the enemy. Prescott. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To become split into long pieces. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See Splinter, v., or Splint, n. ] A thin piece split or rent off lengthwise, as from wood, bone, or other solid substance; a thin piece; a sliver;
Splinter bar.
a. (Mil.) Proof against the splinters, or fragments, of bursting shells. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Consisting of splinters; resembling splinters;