divider

noun

di·vid·er | \ də-ˈvī-dər

Definition of divider

1 : one that divides

2 dividers plural : an instrument for measuring or marking (as in dividing lines)

3 : something serving as a partition between separate spaces or areas a highway divider

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Examples of divider in a Sentence

Concrete barriers are used as highway dividers. She has proven to be a divider of people. He says that he's a uniter, not a divider.

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The upper half has adjustable clip-on dividers for storing the covers, the lower half has movable racks for organizing the container bottoms. — Richard A. Marini, ExpressNews.com, "Kitchen cabinet trends: paint ’em and keep ’em closed," 20 Aug. 2019 According to police, Hernandez had got off a city of Milwaukee bus on the north side of Blue Mound Road, then crossed to the median divider. — Karen Pilarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Police identify 50-year-old Milwaukee man who was struck and killed as he crossed the street in Elm Grove," 20 Aug. 2019 There are two zipper pouches, straps to secure your belongings and a removable divider within the main compartment. — Noelle Ike, CNN Underscored, "This carry-on suitcase has all the features you want for less than $200," 14 Aug. 2019 Sicily 62 is defined by geometric shapes, a versatile and elegant design, and features two compartments and a central divider. — Harper's BAZAAR, "A Guide to Sicily’s Can’t-Miss Hotspots," 6 Aug. 2019 In May, Tesla was sued by the family of 38-year-old Wei Huang, who died in 2018 after his Model X crashed into an off-ramp divider with Autopilot engaged. — Sean O'kane, The Verge, "Tesla hit with another lawsuit over a fatal Autopilot crash," 1 Aug. 2019 The bottle’s insulated sleeve is hand washable and features an internal pocket divider for ID or keys, along with a large zipper pocket that fits most phones. — Amanda Loudin, NBC News, "Exercise outdoors? These water bottles and hydration systems will go the distance," 31 July 2019 Across the masses of demonstrators, a chorus of banging could be heard as the crowd used sticks and umbrellas to strike road dividers and other metallic surfaces. — Austin Ramzy, BostonGlobe.com, "Hong Kong protest hit by police tear gas as thousands gather in Yuen Long," 27 July 2019 Across the masses of demonstrators, a chorus of banging could be heard as the crowd used sticks and umbrellas to strike road dividers and other metallic surfaces. — Austin Ramzy, New York Times, "Clashes and Tear Gas as Hong Kong Police Confront Protesters in Yuen Long," 27 July 2019

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divider

noun

English Language Learners Definition of divider

: a thing that keeps two spaces or areas separate

: someone or something that causes people to disagree with one another

: a tool that consists of two pointed sticks joined at the top and that is used for measuring or marking lines and angles

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divider

noun

di·vid·er | \ də-ˈvīd-ər

Medical Definition of divider

: the second incisor tooth of a horse situated between the center and corner incisors on each side — compare nipper sense 2

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