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Contrivance For Holding A Broken Bone In Position Crossword Clue

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99%6Exact Match!
noun

• a thin sliver of wood

• an orthopedic mechanical device used to immobilize and protect a part of the body (as a broken leg)

verb

• support with a splint

35%8 Ran in relay, perhaps changing hands, wearing contrivance for broken bones
noun

• a thin sliver of wood

• an orthopedic mechanical device used to immobilize and protect a part of the body (as a broken leg)

verb

• support with a splint

33%4A contrivance for catching and holding fast
noun

• a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

• drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas

• something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

• a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters

• the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

• informal terms for the mouth

• a light two-wheeled carriage

• a hazard on a golf course

verb

• place in a confining or embarrassing position

• catch in or as if in a trap

• hold or catch as if in a trap

• to hold fast or prevent from moving

• to sell marijuana on a street corner

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The Guardian Quick04 Nov 2011 Down 4
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