unsplinted

/ˌənˈsplɪntɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

not having a splint, especially one that is no longer needed or has been removed

“The doctor declared that the patient’s broken arm was now unsplinted and ready for rehabilitation.”

2. adverb

in a state of not being splinted

“The hikers carefully removed their snowshoes and continued on unsplinted, enjoying the warm sun on their feet.”

Synonyms

  • unbraced
  • unsplintable

Antonyms

  • immobilized
  • splinted