splint bone (noun)

1. As the night grew darker, the horse's splint bones began to rattle, sending shivers down the rider's spine.

2. The author vividly described the eerie sound of the splint bones of the ghostly horse in his gothic novel.

3. According to the ancient legend, the splint bones of the enchanted horse possessed magical powers that could heal any ailment.

4. In the futuristic world of the novel, the robotic horses were specially designed with advanced synthetic splint bones for enhanced speed and agility.