diverter

di·vert

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Definitions of diverter word

verb with object diverter to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect. 1
verb with object diverter British. to route (traffic) on a detour. 1
verb with object diverter to draw off to a different course, purpose, etc. 1
verb with object diverter to distract from serious occupation; entertain or amuse. 1
verb without object diverter to turn aside; veer: It is sad to see so much talent divert to trivial occupations. 1
noun diverter A person or thing that diverts or is diverting. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin dīvertere, equivalent to dī- di-2 + vertere to turn

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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