2. See {Splent coal}, below.
[1913 Webster]
{Splent coal}, an inferior kind of cannel coal from Scotch collieries; -- called also {splent}, {splint}, and {splint coal}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Splint coal — Splint Splint, n. [Akin to D. splinter,G. splinter, splitter, Dan. splint, Sw. splint a kind of spike, a forelock (in nautical use), Sw. splintato splint, splinter, Dan. splinte, and E. split. See {Split}, v. t., and cf. {Splent}.] 1. A piece… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
splint coal — noun Etymology: so called from its splintery fracture : a very hard bituminous steam coal of dull appearance and laminated structure that gives out intense heat when burning compare bright coal … Useful english dictionary
Splint — Splint, n. [Akin to D. splinter,G. splinter, splitter, Dan. splint, Sw. splint a kind of spike, a forelock (in nautical use), Sw. splintato splint, splinter, Dan. splinte, and E. split. See {Split}, v. t., and cf. {Splent}.] 1. A piece split off; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Splint armor — Splint Splint, n. [Akin to D. splinter,G. splinter, splitter, Dan. splint, Sw. splint a kind of spike, a forelock (in nautical use), Sw. splintato splint, splinter, Dan. splinte, and E. split. See {Split}, v. t., and cf. {Splent}.] 1. A piece… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Splint bone — Splint Splint, n. [Akin to D. splinter,G. splinter, splitter, Dan. splint, Sw. splint a kind of spike, a forelock (in nautical use), Sw. splintato splint, splinter, Dan. splinte, and E. split. See {Split}, v. t., and cf. {Splent}.] 1. A piece… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
splint — Splent Splent (spl[e^]nt), n. 1. See {Splent}. [1913 Webster] 2. See {Splent coal}, below. [1913 Webster] {Splent coal}, an inferior kind of cannel coal from Scotch collieries; called also {splent}, {splint}, and {splint coal}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
splint — n. & v. n. 1 a a strip of rigid material used for holding a broken bone etc. when set. b a rigid or flexible strip of esp. wood used in basketwork etc. 2 a tumour or bony excrescence on the inside of a horse s leg. 3 a thin strip of wood etc.… … Useful english dictionary
coal — coalless, adj. /kohl/, n. 1. a black or dark brown combustible mineral substance consisting of carbonized vegetable matter, used as a fuel. Cf. anthracite, bituminous coal, lignite. 2. a piece of glowing, charred, or burned wood or other… … Universalium
Coal type — The classification is based on physical characteristics or microscopic constituents. Examples of coal types are banded coal, bright coal, cannel coal, and splint coal. The term is also used to classify coal according to heat and sulfur content … Energy terms
Coal type according to appearance — ▪ Table Coal type according to appearance and composition type main components opaque attritus percent banded coal (>5 percent anthraxylon) bright anthraxylon and translucent attritus … Universalium
