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| achene |
a small, dry, hard seed that is attached at a single point and that does not split open when it is mature. |
| atomic bomb |
a very destructive bomb; atom bomb. Its power comes from the great amount of energy released when atoms are split. |
| bisect |
to cut or split into two equal parts. [2 definitions] |
| buck3 |
to cut or split (trees or logs), as with a saw or ax. [1/2 definitions] |
| cane |
material stripped or split from cane stalks for weaving, as into furniture or baskets. [1/7 definitions] |
| chopping block |
a wooden block, section of log, or the like on which firewood is set to be split, or on which the heads and feet of fowls are chopped off. [1/2 definitions] |
| claw hammer |
a hammer with the back side of the head curved and split in two to resemble a pair of claws, used to pry out nails. |
| cleavage |
the tendency to split along certain definite lines, as in some stones. [1/4 definitions] |
| cleave2 |
to split or separate, esp. along a natural line. [1/6 definitions] |
| cleft |
split; divided. [2 definitions] |
| cloven |
being divided or split, as the hoof of a cow or goat. [1/2 definitions] |
| cordovan |
a smooth, soft, fine leather made of goatskin or split horsehide. [1/2 definitions] |
| cotter |
a split pin that is designed to be fitted through holes and then spread open to serve as a fastener; cotter pin. [1/2 definitions] |
| cotter pin |
a split pin with ends that can be spread apart to fasten it in place after it is inserted through a slot or hole. |
| dal |
a thick, spiced sauce made with lentils, split peas, or the like, served in Indian cuisine. Dal is usually served over rice or with soft, flat bread as a main part of a meal. |
| dehisce |
to split open along a pre-existing line, as the seedpods of certain plants. |
| earthquake |
a shaking or other movement of part of the earth's surface. It is caused by movement deep within the earth. Earthquakes can cause the ground to split. |
| eggs Benedict |
a dish made of poached eggs placed on a slice of ham over toast or a split and toasted English muffin, and covered with hollandaise sauce. |
| English muffin |
a small, round, flat yeast roll, often baked on a griddle, and usu. split and toasted before eating. |
| fissile |
able to be split or divided. [1/2 definitions] |
| fissure |
to split open. [1/3 definitions] |
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