шпагат
Russian
noun+
Definitions
- cord, packthread, string, (binder) twine
- (gymnastics) split the acrobatic feat of spreading the legs flat on the floor 180 degrees apart, either sideways to the body or with one leg in front and one behind, thus lowering the torso completely to the floor in an upright position
Etymology
Borrowed from Polish szpagat derived from German Spagat derived from Italian spaghetto (thin twine), spaccata (splits).
Origin
Italian (Fiorentino)
spaccata
Gloss
splits