diverter
/daɪˈvɜrtər/
noun
- A device or person that changes the direction of something, such as flow, traffic, or attention.
- A traffic diverter was set up to guide cars away from the construction zone.
- The plumber installed a diverter to send water to the shower instead of the bathtub.
- The comedian acted as a diverter, keeping the crowd's attention off the technical problems.