SEPARATORS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word separators. (close relations)
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 |