Bonesetter (Noun)
Meaning
Someone (not necessarily a licensed physician) who sets broken bones.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The village bonesetter was renowned for his ability to fix even the most complex fractures using traditional methods.
- After a nasty fall from her horse, the young rider was taken to see the local bonesetter, who quickly set her broken arm.
- In the absence of a medical doctor, the community relied on the bonesetter to treat injuries and mend broken limbs.
- The bonesetter's techniques were often unorthodox, but his patients swore by his ability to get them back on their feet quickly.
- In some parts of the world, bonesetters are still sought out for their expertise in treating injuries that modern medicine can't or won't touch.