noun Uncommon

splits

Splits (noun) means a gymnastic or dance position where the legs are extended straight out in opposite directions, flat to the floor. Example: “She could still do the splits well into her sixties.”

noun

A gymnastic or dance position where the legs are extended straight out in opposite directions, flat to the floor.

"She could still do the splits well into her sixties."

How to use splits

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe gymnastics/dance move of stretching the legs flat in opposite directions.

Common pairings

do the splits

Word forms

the splits plural

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Rhymes for splits

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Frequently asked questions

What does “splits” mean?

The word “splits” means a gymnastic or dance position where the legs are extended straight out in opposite directions, flat to the floor. In plain terms, the gymnastics/dance move of stretching the legs flat in opposite directions.

How do you use “splits” in a sentence?

Here is “splits” used in a sentence: “She could still do the splits well into her sixties.”

What part of speech is “splits”?

“Splits” is a noun.

Is “splits” a common word?

“Splits” is an uncommon word in modern English.