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Definition of splitter - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
divisionperson who divides or separates groups
- He was known as a splitter in the political party for his divisive tactics.
2.
log cuttingwedge used to cut logs down the middle
- He used a splitter to prepare firewood.
3.
technologyTECH. device that divides a signal into multiple partsTECH.
- The cable splitter allowed us to connect two TVs to one source.
4.
user interfaceTECH. draggable bar to adjust window sizesTECH.
- Drag the splitter to resize the panels.
5.
scientific classificationTECH. scientist who divides categories into smaller groupsTECH.
- The splitter argued for more species categories.
6.
foodDated UK wheaten cake split and buttered when hotDated UK
- She enjoyed a warm splitter with tea.
Images of splitter
wedge used to cut logs down the middle 
draggable bar to adjust window sizes 
wheaten cake split and buttered when hot
Expressions with splitter
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person who splits logs for fences
The rail-splitter worked tirelessly to build the fence.
system dividing light or particles into multiple paths
A beam splitter was used in the experiment to split electrons.
Origin of splitter
Middle English, splitten (to split) + -er (agent noun suffix)
Terms with splitter included in their meaning
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optics
thin plastic membrane used as a beam splitter
Examples of splitter in a sentence
As a splitter, she often created factions at work. A splitter is essential for splitting large logs. The lumberjack carried a splitter for his work. We used a splitter to share the internet connection. The audio splitter let us use two headphones. Adjust the splitter to customize your layout.
The splitter allows for flexible screen arrangements. The splitter published a paper on taxonomy. As a splitter, she reclassified the genus. The bakery sold out of splitters by noon. He savored a splitter with his breakfast.
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- French:diviseur, fendeur, ...
- German:Spalter, Spaltkeil, ...
- Italian:separatore, spaccalegna, ...
- Spanish:separador, partidor, ...
- Portuguese:divisor, rachador, ...
- Chinese:分裂者, 劈木楔, ...
- Japanese:分裂者, くさび, ...
- Arabic:مقسِّم, وَتَد, ...
- Hebrew:מְפַצֵּל, טְרִיז, ...
- Russian:разделитель, дровокол, ...
- Ukrainian:розколювач, клин, ...
- Hindi:विभाजक, स्प्लिटर, ...
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