шпага́т — 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.
• twine noun A strong string or cord made from two or more threads twisted together.

Senses

шпага́т is used for these senses in English:

• packthread (archaic) A strong thread or twine used in tying up parcels.
• split A piece that is split off, or made thin, by splitting; a splinter; a fragment.
• split A split shot or split stroke.
• 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.
• twine A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together, and used for various purposes, as for binding small parcels, making nets, and the like; a small cord or string.

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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