to divide or separate (something), usu lengthways along a grain or seam or by layers

to separate (constituent parts) by putting something in between

to break apart; to burst or rupture

to tear (something) apart; to burst (something)

to subject (an atom or atomic nucleus) to artificial disintegration, esp by fission

to divide (something) between people; to share

to affect (something) as if by shattering or tearing apart

a roar that split the air

NAmer to mark (a ballot) or cast (a vote) so as to vote for candidates of different parties

to become split lengthways or into layers

to break apart; to burst or rupture

to become divided up or separated off into smaller groups or parts

(often + up) to end a relationship or connection

informal to leave, esp hurriedly or abruptly

informal (often + with) to share something, e.g. loot or profits, with others

Brit, informal (often + on) to let out a secret; to act as an informer

(the splits) in gymnastics, the act of lowering oneself to the floor or leaping into the air with the legs extended at right angles to the trunk either to the front and rear or on each side

a sweet dish composed of a sliced fruit, esp a banana, filled with ice cream, syrup, etc and often nuts and whipped cream

a wine bottle holding a quarter of the usual amount, or a small bottle of wine, mineral water, tonic water, etc

prepared for use by splitting

split bamboo

split hides

divided or fractured