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diverter

/daɪˈvɜːr.tər/
di · vert · er
Plural:diverters
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diverter Lexical Profile

diverter Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A mechanical device, valve, or channel that redirects the flow of a fluid, electric current, or moving objects from one pathway to another.

Example

"The plumber replaced the faulty shower diverter so the water would flow properly to the showerhead."

2

A person or thing that turns something aside from its course or distracts attention.

Example

"His constant jokes served as a clever diverter during the tense negotiation."

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• Rhymes for diverter

• Nearby Words

diversionary
diversity
divert
diverter
diverting
divest
divestment

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Diverter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/diverter
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