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Squeal “Break!” (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

split

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This clue might be a double definition.

'squeal' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.

'break' is the second definition.
(splitting is a kind of breaking)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for split that I've seen before include "See 18" , "shop" , "Cut, cleft" , "Bifurcate" , "Cavil" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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