SPLIT (5)

Split, n. 1. 1. (a) (Basketwork) Any of the three or four strips into which osiers are commonly cleft for certain kinds of work; — usually in pl. (b) (Weaving) Any of the dents of a reed. (c) Any of the air currents in a mine formed by dividing a larger current.
2. 2. Short for Split shot or stroke.
3. 3. (Gymnastics) The feat of going down to the floor so that the legs extend in a straight line, either with one on each side or with one in front and the other behind.
4. 4. A small bottle (containing about half a pint) of some drink; — so called as containing half the quantity of the customary smaller commercial size of bottle; also, a drink of half the usual quantity; a half glass.