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 In addition to his fastball, Harvey features a splitter, curveball and slider. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2024 For good measure, Miller’s splitter also leads MLB with an average velocity of 97.6. Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 14 July 2024 The slugger fouled off three pitches before getting a hold of a splitter and sending it 420 feet to straightaway center for his 10th of the season. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 July 2024 As for the barcode, how did Miles not remove the barcode on the splitter before placing it? Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for splitter 

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Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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