Definitions

1. noun

a person who specializes in setting broken bones, especially one who does not have a medical degree.

“The bonesetter was able to fix the fractured limb in just a few minutes.”

2. verb

to set or treat (a broken bone) by manual manipulation and massage, often without the use of medical instruments or surgical intervention.

“The old bonesetter would often travel from town to town to help people with broken bones.”