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divider definition

di·vider (də vīdər)

noun

a person or thing that divides; specif.,
  1. an instrument for dividing lines, measuring or marking off distances, etc.; compasses
  2. a screen, set of shelves, etc. used to separate a room into distinct areas

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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