splitpoint
nounUK /ˈsplɪt.pɔɪnt/
US /ˈsplɪt.pɔɪnt/
A splitpoint is the exact spot where something divides into two parts.
The splitpoint of the road is marked by a big oak tree.
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2. In card games, a splitpoint is the value at which a hand is divided into two hands.
The dealer announced the splitpoint before the players drew their cards.
3. In computing, a splitpoint is a location in a program where execution pauses or branches.
The debugger stopped at the splitpoint to inspect the variables.
4. In materials, a splitpoint is the place where a piece cracks or separates.
The engineer found the splitpoint along the metal beam.