goujon

gɥɔʒɑ̃

Definitions

1. noun

A small piece of wood used as a splint, typically for a broken limb.

“The doctor used a goujon to stabilize the patient’s broken arm.”

2. noun

A thin strip of wood, used as a wedge or a prop.

“The carpenter used a goujon to hold the door in place while he worked on the hinges.”

Synonyms

  • splint
  • splinter

Antonyms

  • bolt
  • cylinder