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- splint bone/ˈsplɪnt ˌbəʊn/One of the two small, thin bones (the second and fourth metacarpal/metatarsal bones) in a horse's leg, lying on either side of the larger cannon bone.nounC2/Proficient
- splinter/ˈsplɪn.tər/A small, sharp fragment of wood, glass, metal, or other material that has broken off from a larger piece.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- splinter group/ˈsplɪntə ɡruːp/A small organization that has broken away from a larger one, typically due to disagreement over policy, ideology, or leadership.nounC1
- split/splɪt/To break or divide something, especially along a line or into parts, often by force.adjectivenounverb+2B1
- split cane/ˌsplɪt ˈkeɪn/Cane (often bamboo or rattan) that has been split lengthways into thin, flexible strips.nounC1
- split decision/ˌsplɪt dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/A ruling, especially in sports like boxing or martial arts, where two judges favour one competitor and the third judge favours the other, resulting in a victory for the fighter receiving two votes.nounC1
- split end/ˌsplɪt ˈend/A single strand of hair that has divided at its tip into two or more parts, typically due to damage.nounB1
- split flap/ˌsplɪt ˈflæp/A hinged control surface on the trailing edge of an aircraft wing, typically on the inboard section, that lowers to increase lift and drag simultaneously, often used for steep descent approaches or landing.nounC2/Technical
- split image range finder/splɪt ˈɪm.ɪdʒ ˈreɪndʒ ˌfaɪn.dər/A device used to determine distance by aligning two separate images into one.nounC1+ / Technical
- split infinitive/ˌsplɪt ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/A grammatical construction where an adverb or other word is placed between 'to' and the base form of a verb.nounLow-medium
- split keyboarding/ˌsplɪt ˈkiː.bɔː.dɪŋ/A method of touch typing that uses a keyboard divided into two separate halves, allowing for a more ergonomic hand and arm position.nounLow
- split page/splɪt peɪdʒ/A page layout where the content is divided into two or more distinct sections, often with different types of information displayed side by side.nounC1
- split pea/ˌsplɪt ˈpiː/A dried pea that has been split in half after the skin is removed, used primarily in cooking, especially for soup.nounB1
- split personality/ˌsplɪt ˌpɜː.sənˈæl.ə.ti/A psychological condition where a person's identity is fragmented into two or more distinct personality states.nounMedium
- split pin/ˌsplɪt ˈpɪn/A fastener consisting of a pin with a split end; the two halves are bent apart after insertion to secure it.nounB2 (Technical) / C1 (General)
- split rail/ˈsplɪt ˌreɪl/A type of fence rail made by splitting a log lengthwise, producing a rough, natural-looking piece of wood.nounLow Frequency
- split ring/ˌsplɪt ˈrɪŋ/A small metal ring consisting of two loops that interlock, allowing items like keys to be attached and detached.nounB2 (Medium frequency, common in specific contexts like hardware, crafting, or technical descriptions)
- split roll/splɪt rəʊl/A type of bread roll that has been partially sliced or separated lengthwise, typically to hold fillings.nounC1
- split run/splɪt rʌn/A printing term for a single press run in which different versions of a publication are produced by changing specific sections (like advertisements or regional content) for different target audiences or regions.nounC1
- split screen/ˌsplɪt ˈskriːn/A single display surface divided into two or more discrete sections, each showing a different image or video source.nounB2
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