split end
nounDefinition of split end
1
: an offensive football end who lines up usually several yards to the side of the formation
2
: a hair tip that has become frayed (as from dryness)
—usually used in plural
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New to the group of injured players was backup X/split end Bryan Addison, whose left hamstring was taped, and tackle George Moore, who posted a picture of his right foot in a walking boot over the weekend but was only limited at practice. — oregonlive.com, "Oregon fall camp Day 10 practice observations: Secondary returns to near full strength, TE held out, backup WR limited," 13 Aug. 2019 In the clip — which has since been deleted from Lawson's feed, but lives on in Farinah's (for now) — Lawson combs through Beyoncé's natural hair, showing off her split ends, rogue greys, and all. — Aimee Simeon, refinery29.com, "Beyoncé's Mum Gave Her A Haircut — & Her Reaction Is Priceless," 28 June 2019 The 6-foot-6 wide out validated the praise immediately during spring practice, working his way up the depth chart to the starting split end spot within a week and making three catches, including a touchdown during the spring game. — oregonlive.com, "Juwan Johnson’s former QB, roommate shares insights with Justin Herbert about Oregon’s new receiver," 30 June 2019 Pool Troubles, Solved Not feeling a summer with split ends? — Jenna Dedić, Redbook, "Swim Your Way Stronger," 25 May 2017 Tangles, single strand knots, and split ends are characteristics of needing a trim and ends that are begging to be set free. — Lara Adekola, Teen Vogue, "How to Grow Your Natural Hair," 2 Jan. 2019 Fact: Sleeping on a silk pillowcase reduces hair breakage and split ends. — Carly Cardellino, Cosmopolitan, "Here's Why You Need to Stop Sleeping on Cotton Pillowcases," 16 Jan. 2018 Tip #2: Use Coconut Oil to Seal Hair Cuticles Sealing the damaged ends of your hair helps prevent breakage and split ends, which means softer strands and less haircuts! — Redbook, "How to Look Like You Just Left the Salon," 27 Nov. 2018 Likewise, those with enough money can afford skilled stylists to crop the split ends from their hair and tint it to glow like the sun is always shining on it. — Veronica Walsingham, SELF, "Growing Up With Less Money Than My Friends Made Me Obsessed With Having Wealthy-Looking Hair," 15 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'split end.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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