Meaning of 'split'

adjective

(especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain

Example: "we bought split logs for the fireplace"

adjective

having been divided

Synonyms: disconnected

noun

division of a group into opposing factions

Synonyms: schism

noun

the act of rending or ripping or splitting something

Synonyms: rent

noun

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

noun

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

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

Synonyms: stock split

noun

a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl in ten-pin bowling

Example: "I was winning until I got a split in the tenth frame."

noun

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

noun

an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

Synonyms: tear

noun

a lengthwise crack in wood

Example: "I inserted the wedge into a split in the log."

noun

a promised or claimed share of loot or money

Example: "I demanded my split before they disbanded."

noun

a bottle containing half the usual amount

verb

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

Synonyms: burst

verb

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

Synonyms: cleave rive

verb

go one's own way

Synonyms: separate

verb

discontinue an association or relation

Synonyms: break

verb

separate into parts or portions

Synonyms: split up