something that divides, separates, or marks off
the toddler insisted on a dinner plate with separators so that different foods would never touch one another
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The Black Canyon is named because of how dark its walls typically appear, according to the Colorado Tourism Office.
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This simple yet elegant rectangular bench can fit comfortably at the foot of beds or flush against walls for extra space to keep blankets, linens, and clothes.
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