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split

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/splɪt/
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a gymnastics position where the legs are extended in opposite directions, either sideways or front and back

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A split is a position in gymnastics, dance, and other sports where the legs are stretched in opposite directions until they form a straight line. It can be done with one leg extended forward and the other backward, called a front split, or with both legs stretched sideways, called a middle split. Performing a split requires flexibility in the hips, legs, and lower back. Athletes train to achieve a full split by gradually improving their flexibility through stretching exercises.

  • She performed a flawless split during her floor exercise routine.
  • Achieving a full split requires consistent training and flexibility exercises.
  • He stretched daily to maintain his ability to execute a split.
  • Spectators gasped as she executed a split mid-air during her routine.
  • Flexibility drills are essential for gymnasts aiming to perfect their splits.
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separation between a group of people caused by disagreement

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the act of tearing or breaking something apart

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an increase in outstanding corporate shares without altering total shareholder equity

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(tenpin bowling) a challenging pin arrangement in bowling where pins are left standing far apart after the first roll

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A split in bowling occurs when a player knocks down some pins with their first roll but leaves two or more non-adjacent pins standing, creating a gap between them. Splits are challenging because they are difficult to convert into a spare. One of the most famous splits is the 7-10 split, where only the 7 and 10 pins remain standing at the ends of the lane. Converting a split into a spare requires skill and precision, and when successfully done, it is a significant achievement in bowling.

  • She practiced to avoid leaving splits in her game.
  • He faced a difficult split on his first throw.
  • She was disappointed to see a split after her roll.
  • Splits can ruin a perfect game quickly.
  • The 7-10 split is notoriously hard to clear.
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a dessert made of sliced fruit and ice cream topped with whipped cream, nuts, and cherries

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a long crack running along the length of a piece of wood

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a promised or expected share of stolen goods or money

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a bottle holding half the standard amount

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a poker outcome in which players with equal-ranking hands divide the pot equally

In poker, a split refers to dividing the pot between two or more players who have hands of equal strength. This can happen during a showdown when players have the same ranked hand, such as two players both having a straight with the same top card or both having a pair of aces with the same kicker. If the hand is split, the pot is divided equally among the players involved, with any odd chips typically going to one player. Splitting the pot ensures fairness when no one player has a stronger hand than another.