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

Opponents must also honor the kick-change that radars label as a splitter. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

With Alonso forced back into the batter’s box, the lefty was able to do that, fanning the slugger on three more pitches — two splitters and a fastball — to end the seventh inning. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

Although Gausman’s four-seam fastball (13 called strikes) and splitter (15 whiffs) yielded some productive results, the veteran left too many hittable pitches around the plate. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Riley worked a full count and then unloaded on a 3-2 splitter that caught too much of the plate. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing splitter

• beam splitter
• rail-splitter

Rhymes for splitter

• bitter
• critter
• fitter
• fritter
• glitter
• hitter
• jitter
• knitter
• litter
• quitter
• ritter
• titter