splitter

American  

[split-er] / ˈsplɪt ər /

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 ).

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Etymology

Origin of splitter

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

Example Sentences

The splitter had fallen out of fashion and all but disappeared from Major League Baseball.

From The Wall Street Journal

The splitter had fallen out of fashion and all but disappeared from the majors.

From The Wall Street Journal

The splitter’s decline was due to a mistaken belief it caused elbow injuries, but modern data shows it puts less torque on the elbow.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yamamoto struck out the next hitter, getting left fielder Josh Lowe to swing through a splitter, before allowing back-to-back outfield line drives to catcher Logan O’Hoppe and second baseman Christian Moore.

From Los Angeles Times

He developed a wipeout splitter and increased the velocity on his fastball, enough to merit perhaps a two-year, $20-million deal.

From Los Angeles Times