divider

Everyday

1. A divider is something that separates a space or things into parts: a room divider. tree →
2. A file divider separates sections in a folder. tree →
3. Dividers are a maths tool like compasses with two points, for measuring distances on maps. tree →

In the lessons

School folders, maths tools (dividers on maps), homes and offices.

Examples

• Put a divider between maths and English notes. tree →
• A screen divider split the classroom. tree →
• Use dividers to measure the map distance. tree →
• The road had a concrete divider. tree →
• Each section had a coloured divider. tree →
• Dad put up a divider so the twins had their own space. tree →

Note

Do not confuse with divisor (the number you divide by in maths).