diverter
Changes water's path
A diverter is a device or mechanism that redirects flow from one path to another.
In plumbing, a diverter valve switches water between a tub faucet and showerhead: Pull up the diverter to start the shower.
The term extends to traffic control, ventilation systems, and any apparatus that channels something away from its default route.
Fluid flow controller
- showerheadPerforated bathing nozzle
- faucetValve controlling water flow
- spoutProjecting pouring tube
- tubOpen washing basin
shower · bathtub · cartridge · handle · mixer · flow · water · pipe
Closed electrical pathway
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- routingPath selection process
- gateHinged barrier in fence
splitter · multiplexer · power · current · voltage · load · bypass · relay
Alternate path around obstruction
- roadblockObstruction across a road
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- coneTapered solid, circular base
- signMark conveying information
construction · bypass · reroute · lane · highway · intersection · checkpoint · flagman
False target for misdirection
- distractionThing diverting one's attention
- feintDeceptive mock attack
- ruseDeliberate act of deception
- tacticPlanned action for advantage
maneuver · ploy · misdirection · ambush · flank · smokescreen · bait · lure
valve
Fluid flow controller
- showerheadPerforated bathing nozzle
- faucetValve controlling water flow
- spoutProjecting pouring tube
tub · shower · bathtub · cartridge · handle · mixer · flow · water · pipe · outlet
circuit
Closed electrical pathway
gate · splitter · multiplexer · power · current · voltage · load · bypass · relay · transistor
detour
Alternate path around obstruction
- roadblockObstruction across a road
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- coneTapered solid, circular base
sign · construction · bypass · reroute · lane · highway · intersection · checkpoint · flagman · barricade
decoy
False target for misdirection
- distractionThing diverting one's attention
- feintDeceptive mock attack
- ruseDeliberate act of deception
tactic · maneuver · ploy · misdirection · ambush · flank · smokescreen · bait · lure
thrust
Forceful forward motion
braking · jet · aircraft · runway · spoiler · deceleration · turbofan · nacelle · cascade · blocker
- bathroom plumbingsink, faucet, toilet, shower, bathtub
- Pinballflipper, flippers, bumper, bumpers, plunger
- plumbing partsfaucet, valve, washer, drain, gasket
- street designcrosswalk, sidewalk, curb, median, roundabout
- bathtub partsdrain, faucet, spout, tap, stopper
- deflectorsheat shield, wind deflector, splash guard, bug deflector, sun visor
divertercollector
One who gathers items
concentrator · merger · combiner · channeler · straightener
diverterfocuser
Thing that sharpens clarity
concentrator · attractor · engrosser · captivator · absorber
- diverting fundsRedirecting money improperly