A prop or strut supporting some structure or weight above it.
Land, usually near a port.
A sewer.
Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond.
Not followed by up: to provide (something) with support.
Usually followed by up: to reinforce (something at risk of failure).
simple past tense of shear
A segment of armour consisting of a narrow overlapping plate.
A device to immobilize a body part.
A bone found on either side of a horse's cannon bone; the second or fourth metacarpal (forelimb) or metatarsal (hindlimb) bone.
A disease affecting the splint bones, as a callosity or hard excrescence.
A dental device applied consequent to undergoing orthodontia.
A narrow strip of wood split or peeled from a larger piece.
Synonym of splent coal
To support one's abdomen with hands or a pillow before attempting to cough.
To apply a splint to; to fasten with splints.