splits
word · lemma: split
Definition
‘Splits’ is the plural of ‘split’, meaning divisions into parts, or the gymnastic move where you extend your legs in opposite directions.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, ‘splits’ often refers to the gymnastic move (‘do the splits’). It can also mean multiple separations or divisions. In casual speech, more common as 'split up' or 'split' for divisions. 'The splits' always means the physical movement.
Spanish: divide - separación - hace el split (gimnasia)Portuguese (BR): divisões - separações - espacate (ginástica)Portuguese (PT): divisões - separações - espargata (ginástica)Chinese (Simplified): 分裂 - 分开 - 劈叉（体操）Chinese (Traditional): 分裂 - 分開 - 劈腿（體操）Hindi: विभाजन - स्प्लिट्स (जिम्नास्टिक)Arabic: انقسامات - انشقاقات - حركة الشقلبة (جمباز)Bengali: বিভাজন - স্প্লিটস (জিমন্যাস্টিক্স মুভ)Russian: разделения - шпагатыJapanese: 分割 - 開脚（スポーツの動き）Vietnamese: chia rẽ - động tác xoạc chânKorean: 분열 - 스플릿(체조 동작)Turkish: bölünmeler - bacak açma hareketiUrdu: تقسیمیں - سپلِٹس (جمناسٹک حرکت)Indonesian: pembagian - split (gerakan senam)
Example Sentences
She can do the splits easily.
basic
The teacher explained the splits of the teams.
basic
Ever tried doing the splits? It's harder than it looks!
natural
The group had many splits over time.
basic
There were several splits in the company after the new policy.
natural
Gymnasts often practice their splits to become more flexible.
natural