шпагат — meaning in English

English meaning

• split verb To divide something into parts, often along a line.
• splits noun A gymnastic or dance position where the legs are extended straight out in opposite directions, flat to the floor.
• tackle verb To confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.

Senses

шпагат is used for these senses in English:

• slide tackle (soccer) a tackle to get the ball by sliding on the ground feet-first
• splits (dance, cheerleading, gymnastics) A maneuver in which the legs are extended straight out and perpendicular to the body, either to the sides or in front and behind.
• tackle (sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.

split — full definition

1. verb To divide something into parts, often along a line.
2. verb Informal: to leave a place.
3. noun A division or separation, especially in an organization or relationship.
4. noun A gymnastic move where the legs extend flat in opposite directions.
5. noun A crack or fissure in a solid object.

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