splinter up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
DEC. 27. - Killed a young goat, and lamed another, so that I caught it and led it home in a string; when I had it at home, I bound and splintered up its leg, which was broke.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “splinter up” mean?
To attach splints to a broken limb in order to allow it to grow together.
Is “splinter up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.