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splitter

split·ter

UK/ˈsplɪtə(ɹ)/ US/ˈsplɪtɚ/ uncommon us

noun

1.

a worker who splits fish and removes the backbone

2.

a taxonomist who classifies organisms into many groups on the basis of relatively minor characteristics

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3.

a laborer who splits logs to build split-rail fences

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Origin

From split + -er.

Phrases

  • beam splitter
  • log splitter
  • middle splitter
  • splitter bus
  • Splitters Creek
  • thumb splitter

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