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Split vs Sprit - What's the difference?

split | sprit |


As nouns the difference between split and sprit

is that split is a crack or longitudinal fissure while sprit is a spar between mast and upper outer corner of a spritsail on sailing boats.

As verbs the difference between split and sprit

is that split is of something solid, to divide fully or partly along a more or less straight line while sprit is to sprout; to bud; to germinate, as barley steeped for malt.

As an adjective split

is see split verb.

As a proper noun Split

is a port city in Croatia.

Spit vs Sprit - What's the difference?

spit | sprit |


As nouns the difference between spit and sprit

is that spit is a rod on which meat is grilled (UK English) or broiled (US English) while sprit is a spar between mast and upper outer corner of a spritsail on sailing boats.

As verbs the difference between spit and sprit

is that spit is to impale on a spit while sprit is to sprout; to bud; to germinate, as barley steeped for malt.

Sprit vs Snotter - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between sprit and snotter

is that sprit is (lb) petrol, gas (gasoline) while snotter is (nautical) a rope going over a yardarm, used to bend a tripping line to, in sending down topgallant and royal yards in vessels of war; also, the short line supporting the heel of the sprit in a small boat.

As a verb snotter is

to snivel; to cry or whine.

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