Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
шпагат. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
шпагат, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
шпагат in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
шпагат you have here. The definition of the word
шпагат will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
шпагат, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Russian
Etymology
Borrowed from Polish szpagat, from German Spagat, from Italian spaghetto (“thin twine”). Meaning of split apparently influenced by Italian spaccata (“splits”).
Pronunciation
Noun
шпага́т • (špagát) m inan (genitive шпага́та, nominative plural шпага́ты, genitive plural шпага́тов)
- 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)
Declension