splitter

noun

split·​ter ˈspli-tər How to pronounce splitter (audio)
1
: one that splits
2
: one who classifies organisms into numerous named groups based on relatively minor variations or characters compare lumper
3

Examples of splitter in a Sentence

a three-way phone line splitter
Recent Examples on the Web Rogers gave up just one hit — a one-out double to Jose Abreu on an elevated splitter — against an Astros lineup filled with players who will be on their Opening Day roster. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024 And, in his next trip to the plate, Ohtani slashed a low splitter past the first baseman and into right field for a double. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024 If Lincoln had seen Booth coming, Booth would arouse the natural instincts of the rail splitter. Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2024 Weathers a two-seam fastball, Andrew Nardi a splitter and Luzardo a curveball. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2024 For an additional cost, there’s the option of carbon-fiber dive planes as well as a carbon-fiber splitter and diffuser. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024 Jason Heyward was only tracking pitches Saturday but saw an array of fastballs, splitters and cutters. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2024 As usual, curves ranked behind splitters and changeups in terms of overall effectiveness. Tony Blengino, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 The agency says children sanitize dangerous equipment, including head splitters, jaw pullers and meat bandsaws. Hannah Fingerhut, Quartz, 22 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of splitter was in 1623

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“Splitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splitter. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.

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