divider Definition
di·vider (də vīd′ər)
noun
a person or thing that divides; specif.,
- an instrument for dividing lines, measuring or marking off distances, etc.; compasses
- a screen, set of shelves, etc. used to separate a room into distinct areas
divider Usage Examples
Converse of object
- pad: All the bags have adjustable & removable padded internal dividers.
- use: The laboratory samples for Level 2 were prepared by dividing a bulk sample using a rotary sample divider.
- include: The drawers each include three removable dividers, open out both ways and are ideally sized to hold CDs and DVDs.
- have: Notice how all the tables in here have dividers across them to stop meals from sliding around.
- make: I cut mine up to make dividers for the book case in my classroom.
Adjective modifier
- foam-padded: Inside, adjustable, foam-padded dividers provide a custom fit for equipment.
- adjustable: The adjustable dividers allow the bag to be configured to personal taste or function.
- removable: In each model the top draw has removable dividers to enhance storage.
- vertical: Snap-in vertical bin dividers enable you to store supplies at the desired location for easy access.
- internal: The basement has an internal divider which allows the choice of room size.
- potential: Each logic line is then connected to the junction of its potential divider.
Modifies a noun
- circuit: The progression is from simple ideas about complete circuits to the subtleties of potential divider circuits.
- screen: I'm moving, do you want these room divider screens?
- system: The cases can also include foam inserts or padded divider systems for protecting against impact, vibration or shock.
Noun used with modifier
- voltage: During construction of such a voltage divider always ensure all parts have adequate clearances for the voltages being measured.
- frequency: I found out how to make frequency dividers by taking an organ apart to see how it worked.
- privacy: You can clearly see the privacy divider rising during this shot.
- room: I'm moving, do you want these room divider screens?
- length: Crown alignment aids correct set-up to the ball GOLF BAG 8 inch fur lined graphite friendly top with 6 way full length dividers.
- flow: In addition to the draining or dumping function, this unit also serves as a flow divider.
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