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noun
Any split in which the angle formed by the legs measures greater than 180 degrees. Can be done to the front with either or both legs elevated, or in a straddle split with one or both legs elevated, or with a standing leg lift
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: acrobatics, arts, gymnastics, hobbies, lifestyle, performing-arts, sports
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verb
To perform such a split.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: gymnastics, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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verb
To split into too many divisions or categories.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Germanic *uber Old English ofer- Middle English over- English over- English split English oversplit From over- + split.
Across languages
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