split

noun

  1. 1

    division of a group into opposing factions

    another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy

  2. 2

    an old Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea

    another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy

  3. 3

    the act of rending or ripping or splitting something

    he gave the envelope a vigorous rip

  4. 4

    extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)

  5. 5

    an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity

    they announced a two-for-one split of the common stock

  6. 6

    (tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl

    he was winning until he got a split in the tenth frame

  7. 7

    a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts

  8. 8

    an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

    there was a rip in his pants

    she had snags in her stockings

  9. 9

    a lengthwise crack in wood

    he inserted the wedge into a split in the log

  10. 10

    a promised or claimed share of loot or money

    he demanded his split before they disbanded

  11. 11

    a bottle containing half the usual amount

verb

  1. 1

    come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

    The bubble burst

  2. 2

    separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument

    cleave the bone

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