divider

/dɪˈvaɪdər/
noun
  1. Something that separates a space into parts, such as a screen, wall, or partition.
    • They used a wooden divider to separate the living room from the dining area.
    • A room divider can make a small apartment feel more organized.
    • The office installed glass dividers between desks for privacy.
  2. A person or thing that causes disagreement or splits a group.
    • A good leader is a uniter, not a divider.
    • The issue became a major divider in the community.
    • His harsh comments acted as a divider among the friends.
  3. A tool used for measuring or marking distances, often with two pointed legs (like a compass).
    • The architect used a divider to transfer measurements to the blueprint.
    • The carpenter's divider helped mark equal distances along the board.
    • In geometry class, we used a divider to draw circles of exact size.
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