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SEPARATORS Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word separators. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word separators. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SEPARATORS

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barrier
nounn
noun

• a structure or object that impedes free movement

• any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective

• anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

border
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a line that indicates a boundary

• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

• the boundary of a surface

• a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

• a strip forming the outer edge of something

verb

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• enclose in or as if in a frame

• provide with a border or edge

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

boundary
nounn
noun

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

• a line determining the limits of an area

• the greatest possible degree of something

cutoff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a designated limit beyond which something cannot function or must be terminated

• a route shorter than the usual one

• a device that terminates the flow in a pipe

demarcation
nounn
noun

• the boundary of a specific area

• a conceptual separation or distinction

divider
nounn
noun

• a taxonomist who classifies organisms into many groups on the basis of relatively minor characteristics

• a person who separates something into parts or groups

• a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)

• a drafting instrument resembling a compass that is used for dividing lines into equal segments or for transferring measurements

guard
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who keeps watch over something or someone

• the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage

• a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

• a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

• the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

• a military unit serving to protect some place or person

• a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

• the duty of serving as a sentry

• (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles

• a position on a basketball team

verb

• to keep watch over

• watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

• protect against a challenge or attack

• take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

limit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the greatest possible degree of something

• final or latest limiting point

• as far as something can go

• the boundary of a specific area

• the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity

• the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

verb

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• restrict or confine within limits

• decide upon or fix definitely

partition
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)

• (computer science) the part of a hard disk that is dedicated to a particular operating system or application and accessed as a single unit

• (anatomy) a structure that separates areas in an organism

• the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart

verb

• divide into parts, pieces, or sections

• separate or apportion into sections

partitioning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an analysis into mutually exclusive categories

• the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart

screen
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

• a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight

• the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame

• the personnel of the film industry

• a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

• partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

verb

• test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

• examine methodically

• examine in order to test suitability

• project onto a screen for viewing

• prevent from entering

• separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

• protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

segregator
nounn
noun

• someone who believes the racial groups should be kept apart

separator
nounn
noun

• an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension

splitter
nounn
noun

• a worker who splits fish and removes the backbone

• a taxonomist who classifies organisms into many groups on the basis of relatively minor characteristics

• a laborer who splits logs to build split-rail fences

isolator
nounn
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dividing line
nounn
noun

• a conceptual separation or distinction

centrifuge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension

verb

• rotate at very high speed in order to separate the liquids from the solids

extractor
nounn
noun

• an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components

• an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension

• a mechanism in a firearm that pulls an empty shell case out of the chamber and passes it to the ejector

Best Hypernyms For SEPARATORS

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Alternatives for BARRIER

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