splinter up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To attach splints to a broken limb in order to allow it to grow together.

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.