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- split second/ˌsplɪt ˈsɛk.ənd/An extremely short, almost immeasurable moment of time.adjectivenounB2
- split shift/splɪt ʃɪft/A single work period divided into two or more distinct parts with unpaid time in between, often due to operational demands requiring coverage during peak times separated by lulls.nounB2
- split spindle/splɪt ˈspɪnd(ə)l/A mechanical component that has separated into two or more parts along its central rotating shaft.nounVery Low
- split ticket/splɪt ˈtɪkɪt/A ballot where a voter chooses candidates from different political parties for different offices in the same election.nounLow (specialized in political contexts)
- split tin/ˌsplɪt ˈtɪn/A baking pan designed to separate into two or more parts, typically with a removable base or sides, to facilitate the easy removal of baked goods.nounC1
- split wings/splɪt wɪŋz/A literal description of wings that are divided or separated, often referring to a specific physical configuration in birds, insects, or aircraft.plural-nounLow
- split-brain/ˌsplɪt ˈbreɪn/A medical condition where the corpus callosum is severed, disconnecting the two hemispheres of the brain.adjectivenounLow
- split-dollar insurance/ˌsplɪt ˈdɒl.ər ɪnˈʃɔː.rəns/A type of life insurance arrangement where the costs and benefits are divided between two parties, typically an employer and an employee.nounLow (Specialist)
- split-fingered fastball/ˌsplɪtˌfɪŋ.ɡəd ˈfɑːst.bɔːl/A specific type of baseball pitch thrown with the index and middle fingers placed wide apart on the ball, creating reduced backspin and a sharp, downward movement.nounLow (C1+)
- split-level/ˌsplɪt ˈlev.əl/A house or room where the floor levels are staggered, typically with half-staircases connecting different sections, creating distinct zones within one open space.adjectivenounLow-frequency
- split-off/ˈsplɪt ɒf/A part or section that has separated from a larger entity, organization, or group.nounB2
- split-screen technique/ˌsplɪt ˈskriːn tekˈniːk/A method in visual media where the screen is divided into sections to display multiple images or videos simultaneously.nounMedium in technical contexts, low in general everyday English.
- split-time/ˌsplɪt ˈtaɪm/The division or allocation of time between two distinct activities or roles, often measured or accounted for separately.nounLow-Frequency Specialist Term
- split-up/ˈsplɪt ʌp/The act of ending a relationship or partnership, or the state of being separated.nounverbB2
- splits/splɪts/The third person singular present tense of 'split' (to divide or separate into parts) or the plural noun form referring to instances of division or separations.nounHigh
- splitsville/ˈsplɪts.vɪl/An informal term referring to the state of a relationship ending or the act of separating.nounC1/C2 - Low frequency, highly colloquial.
- splittail/ˈsplɪtˌteɪl/A freshwater fish native to California, scientifically known as *Pogonichthys macrolepidotus*, characterized by a deeply forked tail.nounExtremely low
- splitter/ˈsplɪtə(r)/A person or thing that splits something, or a device that divides something into parts.nounC1
- splitting/ˈsplɪt.ɪŋ/The action or process of breaking something into two or more parts, often along a line or natural division.adjectivenounB1-B2
- splitting adz/ˈsplɪtɪŋ ædz/A specialized woodworking hand tool, a type of adze, used for splitting or hewing wood along the grain.nounLow
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