oversplit
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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
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split in which the angle formed by the legs exceeds 180 degrees
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oversplit (third-person singular simple present oversplits, present participle oversplitting, simple past and past participle oversplit)
- (gymnastics) To perform such a split.
- (transitive) To split into too many divisions or categories.