[splʌɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a rectangular key fitting into grooves in the hub and shaft of a wheel, especially one formed integrally with the shaft which allows movement of the wheel on the shaft

- a slat of wood, metal, etc.

- a continuous curve constructed so as to pass through a given set of points and have a certain number of continuous derivatives


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century (originally East Anglian dialect): perhaps related to splinter

[splʌɪn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- fit or secure by means of a spline
(e.g: the wiper arm is splined to the wiper motor shaft)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century (originally East Anglian dialect): perhaps related to splinter