splitter

[ split-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that splits.
2. Biology Informal. a taxonomist who believes that classifications should emphasize differences between organisms and therefore favors a multiplicity of taxa ( lumper ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of splitter¹

First recorded in 1615–25; split + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Yamamoto commanded his fastball with precision and snapped off an unhittable flurry of sliders, curveballs and splitters, producing a scoreless five-inning outing that was everything the Dodgers were hoping for, and then some.

From Los Angeles Times

If you need to charge multiple devices, bring a small multi-plug splitter as there is usually just one electrical outlet.

From Los Angeles Times

During Saturday’s outing, he averaged just under 92 mph with his fastball and topped out at 94.3 mph while getting whiffs on all five swings against his slider, changeup and splitter.

From Los Angeles Times

Houck said he was trying to throw a low splitter to Ohtani, but left too much of it over the heart of the plate.

From Los Angeles Times

He plunked Perez with a splitter five pitches later to load the bases.

From Seattle Times