splitter

/ˈsplɪtər/
noun
  1. A person or thing that divides or separates something into parts.
    • A cable splitter lets you connect two TVs to one antenna.
    • The log splitter made quick work of the pile of firewood.
    • In the debate, he was known as a splitter who always found differences.
  2. A device that divides a signal or flow into two or more paths.
    • A network splitter can share an internet connection between multiple computers.
    • We used a HDMI splitter to show the same movie on both screens.
    • The garden hose splitter allows you to water two areas at once.
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