splitter

noun

split·​ter ˈspli-tər 

1

: one that splits

2

: one who classifies organisms into numerous named groups based on relatively minor variations or characters compare lumper

3

: split-fingered fastball

Examples of splitter in a Sentence

a three-way phone line splitter

Recent Examples on the Web

From there, Cruz experimented during bullpen sessions and eventually developed his splitter. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2025

When Ray and Verlander were teammates with the Detroit Tigers in 2014, Ray observed Verlander working on a splitter while playing catch. —Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025

Was reliant on his splitter to an unhealthy extent, and even that previously lethal offering has now backed up to the average level. —Tony Blengino, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025

While scouts have contemplated how much Sasaki will need to develop his slider to become an effective third pitch, Sasaki said much of his focus this offseason has centered on getting his fastball shape and velocity back into place and his splitter into a good place. —Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing splitter

• beam splitter
• rail-splitter

Rhymes for splitter

• bitter
• critter
• fitter
• fritter
• glitter
• hitter
• jitter
• knitter
• litter
• quitter
• ritter
• titter