Presplit

noun, verb

noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A crack produced for this purpose.
Verb
  1. 1
    To shape the outcome of an explosive blast by forming cracks in advance.

Etymology

From pre- + split.

Related phrases

in advance

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