oversplit

English

Etymology

over- +‎ split

Noun

oversplit (plural oversplits)

(gymnastics, acrobatics) 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.

Synonyms

hypersplit

Translations

split in which the angle formed by the legs exceeds 180 degrees

Finnish: ylispagaatti

References

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Anagrams

liver spot, overslipt, overspilt, silver top

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