split

Entry Definition
(wood) it is difficult to split
(tree, ash splint) h/ wood or grain is difficult to split
(tree) h/ grain is dense or solid, h/ wood is hard to split
it is difficult to split
s/he is splitting (something) along grain; s/he is starting to grow something
(tree) h/ wood splits easily (e.g., because grain is straight)
s/he, it splits well, cracks well, tears well