To divide or cause to divide into parts or elements. verb
She decided to split the cake into eight equal pieces.
The company plans to split into two separate entities.
To break or cause to break forcibly into parts, especially into halves or along the grain. verb
The log split easily under the pressure of the axe.
He split the board by applying too much force.
A division or separation of something into different parts or groups. noun
There was a split in the political party over the new policy.
The split between the two factions became evident during the meeting.
A tear, crack, or fissure in something, especially down the middle or along the grain. noun
There was a split in the seam of her dress.
The wood showed a split after being left in the sun for too long.
Having been divided or separated into parts. adjective
The split logs were ready to be used as firewood.
They walked along the split path that led into the forest.
A gymnastic move in which the legs are extended in opposite directions, either to the side or front and back. noun
She practiced her split every day to improve her flexibility.
The dancer performed a perfect split during the routine.