diverter
nounEtymology From divert + -er.
1
A person or thing that diverts.
2
A valve used to change the flow of fluid through a system of pipes.
3
Communications, Electrical engineering, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Telecommunications A device for forwarding calls to another telephone line.
4
Computing, Engineering, Game theory, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences One who uses diversionary tactics.
- The diverter clearly gains from a successful diversion but pays a heavy price if caught.2012, Morton D. Davis, Game Theory: A Nontechnical Introduction, page 47:
- The game theory also requires a precise statement of all the conceivable moves the diverter might make and counter-moves available to the defender.1980, LBL Newsmagazine, volumes 5-9, page 20: