шпагат

Etymology
, from, from. Meaning of split apparently influenced by.

Noun

 * 1) cord, packthread, string, (binder) twine
 * 2)  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