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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 35% | 8 | Ran in relay, perhaps changing hands, wearing contrivance for broken bones | |
3 | 33% | 7 | Base One — broken leg holding most of bone back | |
Contrivance For Holding A Broken Bone In Position Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SPLINT" which means:
- 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "The doctor put a splint on my broken arm."
- • "She had to wear a splint on her injured finger."
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