divider

Noun
  1. A taxonomist who classifies organisms into many groups on the basis of relatively minor characteristics (synset 110657033)
    is a type of: systematist, taxonomer, taxonomist - a biologist who specializes in the classification of organisms into groups on the basis of their structure and origin and behavior
    same as: splitter
  2. A person who separates something into parts or groups (synset 110039613)
    is a type of: individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being
    subtypes: subdivider - someone who divides parts into smaller parts (especially a divider of land into building sites)
  3. A vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another) (synset 103900076)
    is a type of: construction, structure - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
    subtypes:
    • brattice - a partition (often temporary) of planks or cloth that is used to control ventilation in a mine
    • bulkhead - a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments
    • screen - partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
    • wall - an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
    same as: partition
  4. A drafting instrument resembling a compass that is used for dividing lines into equal segments or for transferring measurements (synset 103220452)
    is a type of: drafting instrument - an instrument used by a draftsman in making drawings

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