Meaning of the word diverter in English

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diverter

US /daɪˈvɜːrtər/
UK /daɪˈvɜːtə/

Noun

1.

a device that changes the direction of flow of a fluid or gas

Example:
The plumber installed a new diverter in the shower.
A diverter valve is used to control water flow between different outlets.
2.

a person or thing that diverts something

Example:
The new road acts as a traffic diverter, reducing congestion in the town center.
He was a master diverter of attention, always changing the subject when things got uncomfortable.
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