splits

/ splɪts /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) (in gymnastics, etc) the act of sinking to the floor to achieve a sitting position in which both legs are straight, pointing in opposite directions, and at right angles to the body

Example Sentences

The row over the membership portal has revealed deep splits in the fledgling party, which was launched in July and is due to hold its founding conference in November.

From BBC

Facts: Applications for new urban lot splits and two-unit developments within the Palisades are banned by emergency order of the mayor.

From Los Angeles Times

That's an issue that splits opinion in the Tory party and is currently the focus of an internal review.

From BBC

Djokovic was diminished two days after slipping and doing the splits on what he called a “nasty” and “awkward” fall in the last game of his quarterfinal victory.

From Los Angeles Times

The tournament splits into male and female competition groups, with the winning duo in each group earning the top prize.

From Los Angeles Times