A thin piece of rigid material to maintain a body part in a fixed position
[DOC] [TLE] EADRCC Assistance Requests Glossary - Nato [PAR] Jul 17, 2014 ... Blankets - a large piece of woollen or similar material used as a bed covering or 
other ..... Splints, various types - a thin piece of wood or other rigid material used 
to ... bone, or to maintain any part of the body in a fixed position.