Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of split
"The gymnast performed splits on the balance beam, extending her legs perfectly parallel to the floor."
A maneuver in which the legs are extended straight out and perpendicular to the body, either to the sides or in front and behind.
In plain English: Splits are when you separate something into two distinct parts, often resulting in disagreement between groups of people.
"The water froze into many sharp ice splits across the lake surface."
Usage: Use this term specifically for gymnastics moves where the legs form a perfect 'T' shape; avoid using it casually to describe any action of separating into two parts. Do not confuse it with "split" as a verb when referring to the static pose itself.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of split
"The wood splits when I hit it with my axe."
In plain English: To split means to divide something into two or more separate parts.
"The wood splits when you hit it with an axe."