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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDiverter
/dɪˈvɜːrtər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device or mechanism that directs the flow of something from one path to another.
"The plumber installed a diverter to redirect water from the bathtub faucet to the showerhead." - 2
A person or thing that diverts or distracts attention.
"The comedian acted as a diverter, keeping the audience entertained during the long wait."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'diverter' originates from the Latin root 'divertere', meaning 'to turn aside'. It evolved through Middle English, where it was used to describe something that diverts or redirects flow, particularly in the context of water or traffic.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Diverter" is said worldwide
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Déviateur
Transliteration: deh-vyah-teur
"Le plombier a installé un déviateur pour rediriger l'eau."
Abzweiger
Transliteration: ap-tsvai-ger
"Der Installateur hat einen Abzweiger installiert, um das Wasser umzuleiten."
Deviazione
Transliteration: deh-vee-ah-tsyo-neh
"L'idraulico ha installato una deviazione per reindirizzare l'acqua."
Desviador
Transliteration: des-vee-ah-dor
"El fontanero instaló un desviador para redirigir el agua."
Desviador
Transliteration: des-vee-ah-dor
"O encanador instalou um desviador para redirecionar a água."
डायवर्टर
Transliteration: daayavartaar
"प्लंबर ने पानी को मोड़ने के लिए एक डायवर्टर स्थापित किया।"
分流器
Transliteration: fēn liú qì
"水管工安装了一个分流器来重新引导水流。"
분기기
Transliteration: bun-gi-gi
"배관공이 물을 재배치하기 위해 분기기를 설치했습니다."
ダイバター
Transliteration: daibataa
"配管工は水を再配分するためにダイバターを設置しました。"
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