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
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Additionally, Harvey has a splitter, curveball and slider in his pitching arsenal. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025 The right-hander throws three other MLB-level pitches including an A+ splitter. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025 From there, Cruz experimented during bullpen sessions and eventually developed his splitter. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2025 When Ray and Verlander were teammates with the Detroit Tigers in 2014, Ray observed Verlander working on a splitter while playing catch. Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for splitter

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 14 Mar. 2025.

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