English

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Etymology

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pre- +‎ split

Verb

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presplit (third-person singular simple present presplits, present participle presplitting, simple past and past participle presplit)

  1. (mining) To shape the outcome of an explosive blast by forming cracks in advance.

Noun

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presplit (plural presplits)

  1. (mining) A crack produced for this purpose.

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