splitter

noun

split·​ter ˈspli-tər 

1

: one that splits

2

: one who classifies organisms into numerous named groups based on relatively minor variations or characters compare lumper

3

: split-fingered fastball

Examples of splitter in a Sentence

a three-way phone line splitter

Recent Examples on the Web

In this Series, Yankees batters struggled to differentiate Yamamoto’s fastball from his diving splitter, and Buehler’s rising heater from his tumbling curve. —Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024

Since roomettes only have one outlet, a power splitter is essential so multiple people can plug in. —Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024

Advertisement Garrett, who had tossed five scoreless innings over his first four playoff games, then left an 88-mph splitter a little up and in to Hernández, who homered for a 4-0 lead. —Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024

The sparkling hue helps accentuate the carbon-fiber body kit that includes a new front splitter, bulbous fenders in the front and back, as well as a giant rear wing. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing splitter

• beam splitter
• rail-splitter