Noun
A hair which has split at the end, usually from dryness or poor nutrition.
I've got so many split ends – I think I must be working too hard.
(in the plural) The condition of having hairs with split ends.
Synonyms: schizotrichia, trichoptilosis
Help! I've got split ends!
(American football) The position which lines up wide and on the offensive line of scrimmage, whose primary job is to serve as a wide receiver.
Synonym: wideout
Jones played split end.
(American football) A player playing the position of split end.
The split end ran deep.